Retail Leadership Trainee: Fast-Track to Store Management

The Sherwin-Williams Company; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company invites you to join its Management & Sales Training Program, an accelerated, entry-level path to Store Management in 18–24 months. The program emphasizes leadership, sales, and operations, with a typical schedule of 44 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

You will work with store management to oversee a million-dollar business, selling to painting contractors and other commercial users, while gaining skills across customer service, marketing, finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree by start of program.
• Legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. on occasion.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist store management to oversee a million-dollar business and contribute to development and strategy.
• Develop leadership and proficiency in customer service, sales, marketing, finance and operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with wholesale and retail customers to grow market share.
• Complete store administration and ensure compliance with policies, safety, and loss prevention.
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee inquiries or complaints; collaborate with Store Manager on outside sales calls.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company invites you to join its Management & Sales Training Program, an accelerated, entry-level path to Store Management in 18–24 months. The program emphasizes leadership, sales, and operations, with a typical schedule of 44 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

You will work with store management to oversee a million-dollar business, selling to painting contractors and other commercial users, while gaining skills across customer service, marketing, finance, and