Product Specialist II

Sherwin-Williams Co.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams Co. in Minneapolis seeks a Product Specialist II to support a General Industrial portfolio, coordinating with Product Management, R&D, Manufacturing and Sales to ensure accurate product information and timely launches.

The role emphasizes labeling, data pages, SKU management, and collaboration with marketing and regulatory teams; onsite five days a week in downtown Minneapolis.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School or GED equivalent.
• Must have strong computer skills.
• Must have critical thinking for complex business challenges, with an ability to create sustainable processes.
• Must have strong communication skills to articulate issues, recommendations, and requirements to other functional partners.
• Must have demonstrated use of data, analysis, and market knowledge in previous positions. Ability to translate data into meaning / actionable insights.
• Must have demonstrated thoroughness and follow-through in previous positions.
• Must have persuasive champion for owned solutions and projects capable of generating energy and excitement in coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of accurate product information.
• Develop Reports, update and maintain accuracy of new product sales tracking.
• Support sales tracking of existing product lines.
• Implementation/Assistance of new Product Introductions to ensure timely and accurate product launches.
• Assistance in assignment of Rex Numbers and Rex blend prefixes.
• Management of Color Database requests and progress.
• Help coordinate efforts of key departments to ensure products are delivered on time.
• Assist in coordinating field trials.
• Support the Product Managers with SKU rationalization and platform analysis.
• Create all necessary liquid new product SKU's in PIM and follow through until completion.
• Review/approve all SKU's created by regional labs for accuracy.
• Develop and update bulletins, product charts and comparisons.
• Develop and maintain national product list.
• Manage customer satisfaction customer selection process.
• Assist in preparation of data pages for new products.
• Update current pages to current specifications and changes.
• Monitor supporting documents to verify all specifications match.
• Work with Marketing and Regulatory Services to update data pages to HEARS.
• Manage J-29 inventory and forecast stocking of key products.
• Coordinate new product testing and maintenance of information.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Critical thinking

Strong communication

Data analysis

Translating data into insights

Thoroughness and follow-through

Persuasive champion for owned projects

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Business

High School or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Product Specialist II supports the Liquid Product Manager in the execution and day‑to‑day management of assigned technology portfolios within the General Industrial Division. The role serves as a key connection among Product Management, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technical Service, Marketing, Sales, Product Stewardship, and external suppliers. The Product Specialist II combines product expertise, portfolio analytics, and hands‑on project coordination to support business performance and reliable execution.

This position also supports the General Industrial Aftermarket business, including aerosol and touch‑up product lines serving heavy‑equipment customers. The role emphasizes product‑line management, portfolio simplification, profitability improvement, supply continuity, accurate product information, and responsive support for new and existing customers.

This is an onsite position reporting to our downtown Minneapolis, MN office five days per week.

Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Manage the delivery of accurate product information

• Develop Reports, update and maintain accuracy of new product sales tracking.


• Support sales tracking of existing product lines.

New product Development Assistance

• Implementation/Assistance of new Product Introductions to ensure timely and accurate product launches.


• Assistance in assignment of Rex Numbers and Rex blend prefixes


• Management of Color Database requests and progress.


• Help coordinate efforts of key departments to ensure products are delivered on time


• Assist in coordinating field trials.


• Support the Product Managers with SKU rationalization and platform analysis

Manage and/or assist in accurate labelling information

• Support Industry Directors with product information and labelling.


• Manage translation needs of all product documents and labels.


• Manage labeling for liquid and powder products.


• Conform to all Global Harmonized Label Processes.

Manage PIMS Process for Liquid and Powder

• Create all necessary liquid new product SKU's in PIM and follow through until completion.


• Review/approve all SKU's created by regional labs for accuracy.

Support marketing team with product communications

• Develop and update bulletins, product charts and comparisons


• Develop and maintain national product list


• Manage customer satisfaction customer selection process

Develop and update product data sheets

• Assist in preparation of data pages for new products.


• Update current date pages to current specifications and/or changes.


• Monitor supporting documents regularly to verify all document specifications match


• Work with Marketing Specialist and Regulatory Services to update new and existing data pages to HEARS

Manage Specialty Inventory for Product Finishes Division industry segments

• Manage J-29 inventory at optimal levels to support customers


• Assist with forecasting / stocking of key critical products


• Assist with coordination of new product testing and maintenance of information


• Work with Director, Product Manager and Product Planning to ensure adequate stock levels of key products

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a High School or GED equivalent


• Must have strong computer skills


• Must have critical thinking for complex business challenges, with an ability to create sustainable processes


• Must have strong communication skills to articulate issues, recommendations, and requirements to other functional partners


• Must have demonstrated use of data, analysis, and market knowledge in previous positions. Ability to translate data into meaning / actionable insights


• Must have demonstrated thoroughness and follow-through in previous positions


• Must have persuasive champion for owned solutions and projects capable of generating energy and excitement in coworkers

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an Associate or Bachelor Business Degree


• Have two (2) years of experience in marketing, sales, business support, or R&D in applicable market

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well‑being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world‑class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well‑being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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