2026 Management & Sales Training Program - Floorcovering

Sherwin-Williams; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 55,100 - 57,100; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint and coatings company is seeking candidates for its Floorcovering Management & Sales Training Program. This entry-level role aims to prepare you for a management or sales position within 18-24 months. The program involves hands-on training and opportunities for career advancement, emphasizing customer service and sales proficiency. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, sales or retail experience, and a valid driver's license. This position offers a salary base of $55,100 - $57,100 per year.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Previous retail, sales, or customer service experience required.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Complete training in the Floorcovering Management & Sales program.
• Support strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Build positive relationships with customers.
• Ensure excellent customer service.
• Support training and development of employees.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Leadership

Ability to lift up to 70 lbs

Communication in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Customer relationship management (CRM) systems

Job description

Base pay range: $55,100.00/yr – $57,100.00/yr

Overview

The Sherwin‑Williams Floorcovering Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry‑level position designed to prepare you for a Floorcovering Facility Management or Sales Representative role in 18‑24 months. With Sherwin‑Williams’ promote‑from‑within philosophy, you will progress into a Floorcovering Operations Manager or Field Technician position upon completing the initial 8‑to‑12‑week training. The program serves professional clients across the United States, providing career flexibility and consistent growth opportunities. The typical schedule is 44 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
• Build and maintain knowledge of all products to ensure effective customer recommendations
• Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers
• Complete store administration
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards, including promotional packages and sales floor displays
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
• Respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints
• Partner with Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
• Must have at least a bachelor's degree by the start of this development program
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion

• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
• Have previous experience working in a team‑oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Have previous work experience selling floorcovering and/or floorcovering products
• Have work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management ("CRM") systems
• Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish

EEO Statement

Sherwin‑Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.