Retail Management & Sales Intern — Summer

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; 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. You will gain insight into a career in outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative and spending structured time with your management team.

You will also complete a project that addresses critical business issues alongside your peers and with

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.
• If internal to Sherwin-Williams, you must have received at least a "meets expectations" (3) rating on your most recent performance appraisal.
• If internal to Sherwin-Williams, you must have completed all HR Cloud eLearning courses required for your current position.

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. Contribute ideas, share responsibilities, and present outcomes, demonstrating teamwork, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Skills

Sales

Marketing Promotions

Merchandising

Customer Relationship Management

Business Management

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. You will gain insight into a career in outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative and spending structured time with your management team.

You will also complete a project that addresses critical business issues alongside your peers and with