Paid Management & Sales Intern — Summer, Hands-On

The Sherwin-Williams Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company offers a paid Management & Sales Internship for 10-12 weeks in a Texas retail store. Interns gain hands-on experience in management, sales, and store operations, with exposure to customer experiences and a future path into the Management & Sales Training Program (MTP).

Participants will travel with a Sales Representative, work with the management team, and complete a team-based project addressing real business challenges, with leadership support and structured

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 be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program.
• Must be able to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion.
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Provide friendly and professional assistance to customers in-store and over the phone. Ensure a welcoming environment and positive customer experience.
• Sales Support: Maintain product displays and assist customers by recommending items that meet their needs. Contribute to sales goals through effective support.
• Product Knowledge: Develop a strong understanding of store merchandise to answer customer inquiries and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Inventory & Merchandising: Restock shelves, support inventory management, and contribute to visual merchandising efforts.
• Store Operations: Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product preparation/mixing, and general store maintenance.
• Logistics Support: Help with unloading deliveries, organizing stockrooms, and ensuring efficient inventory flow.
• Training & Compliance: Participate in required training sessions and adhere to store policies, including safety, HR guidelines, and loss prevention protocols.
• Team Collaboration: Support team members in resolving basic customer concerns and completing shared tasks.
• Project Responsibility: Collaborate with fellow interns on a team-based project that addresses a real business challenge or store initiative. Contribute ideas, share responsibilities, and present outcomes, demonstrating teamwork, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Support

Product Knowledge

Inventory & Merchandising

Store Operations

Logistics Support

Training & Compliance

Team Collaboration

Project Management

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company offers a paid Management & Sales Internship for 10-12 weeks in a Texas retail store. Interns gain hands-on experience in management, sales, and store operations, with exposure to customer experiences and a future path into the Management & Sales Training Program (MTP).

Participants will travel with a Sales Representative, work with the management team, and complete a team-based project addressing real business challenges, with leadership support and structured