Paid Management & Sales Internship - Summer Retail Experience

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; 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 store internship program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive learning experience through practical business-to-business and retail experience working in a paint store.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op.

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 and loss prevention.
• Collaborate with fellow interns on a team-based project addressing a real business challenge.

Skills

Customer service

Sales support

Product knowledge

Inventory & merchandising

Store operations

Logistics support

Training & compliance

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Enrolled in college/university

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 store internship program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive learning experience through practical business-to-business and retail experience working in a paint store.