Paid Management & Sales Internship: Retail Leadership

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12-week summer program offering hands-on experience in our retail stores, providing insight into management, sales, and store operations as well as meaningful customer experiences.

Our intern experience provides professional-level learning in Sales, Marketing/Promotions, Merchandising, Customer Relationship Management, and Business Management.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 70 lbs on occasion.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and professional assistance to customers in-store and over the phone.
• Maintain product displays and assist customers by recommending items that meet their needs.
• Develop a strong understanding of store merchandise to answer customer inquiries and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Restock shelves, support inventory management, and contribute to visual merchandising efforts.
• Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product preparation/mixing, and general store maintenance.
• Help with unloading deliveries, organizing stockrooms, and ensuring efficient inventory flow.
• Participate in required training sessions and adhere to store policies, including safety, HR guidelines, and loss prevention protocols.
• Collaborate with fellow interns on a team-based project that addresses a real business challenge or store initiative.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Merchandising

Inventory management

Store operations

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Enrolled in college/university

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12-week summer program offering hands-on experience in our retail stores, providing insight into management, sales, and store operations as well as meaningful customer experiences.

Our intern experience provides professional-level learning in Sales, Marketing/Promotions, Merchandising, Customer Relationship Management, and Business Management.