Paid Summer Management & Sales Internship — Arkansas

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Little Rock is offering a paid Management & Sales Internship, a 10-12 week summer program in our retail stores that gives hands-on experience in management, sales, and store operations, plus meaningful customer interactions.

Interns travel with a Sales Representative to gain outside sales exposure and complete a team-based project addressing a real business challenge, with guidance from leadership.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• 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, 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.
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Support

Product Knowledge

Inventory & Merchandising

Store Operations

Logistics Support

Training & Compliance

Team Collaboration

Project Responsibility

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Little Rock is offering a paid Management & Sales Internship, a 10-12 week summer program in our retail stores that gives hands-on experience in management, sales, and store operations, plus meaningful customer interactions.

Interns travel with a Sales Representative to gain outside sales exposure and complete a team-based project addressing a real business challenge, with guidance from leadership.