Retail Store Manager Trainee - Leadership Path

Sherwin-Williams Co.; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is launching an Assistant Manager Trainee Program in Maryland designed to prepare current employees for a Store Management role within 18-24 months. The program emphasizes leadership, sales, and operations, with a 44-hour weekly schedule and a structured training track that may lead to an Assistant Store Manager position after 6-8 weeks of training.

Participants learn all aspects of store management, client relations, and strategy while serving large commercial customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old and legally allowed to work in the United States.
• Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities.
• Experience in leadership roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Build product knowledge to recommend solutions.
• Maintain relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Complete store administration and compliance tasks.
• Maintain store condition and visual merchandising standards.
• Assist in employee training and performance management.
• Respond to customer and/or employee concerns.
• Partner with Store Manager to grow market share through outside sales.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Leadership experience

Spanish language

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher in business, sales, or marketing

Tools

CRM systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Sherwin-Williams is launching an Assistant Manager Trainee Program in Maryland designed to prepare current employees for a Store Management role within 18-24 months. The program emphasizes leadership, sales, and operations, with a 44-hour weekly schedule and a structured training track that may lead to an Assistant Store Manager position after 6-8 weeks of training.

Participants learn all aspects of store management, client relations, and strategy while serving large commercial customers.