Store Leadership & Sales Trainee – Fast-Track

Sherwin-Williams; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams offers an accelerated Management & Sales Training Program designed to prepare you for a Store Management role within 18-24 months, with a path to Assistant Store Manager after an 8-week training. The program emphasizes leadership, sales, and customer service across large commercial accounts.

The role involves a typical 44-hour week, including potential evenings and weekends, with exposure to the full operations of a million-dollar store and a clear trajectory for professional

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Must have at least a bachelor’s degree by the start of this development program.
• Must be able to retrieve material from shelves and lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 70 lbs. on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Build and maintain knowledge of all products to ensure effective customer recommendations.
• Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Complete store administration.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security.
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards.
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action.
• Respond to and resolve customer and/or employee complaints.
• Partner with Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Sherwin-Williams offers an accelerated Management & Sales Training Program designed to prepare you for a Store Management role within 18-24 months, with a path to Assistant Store Manager after an 8-week training. The program emphasizes leadership, sales, and customer service across large commercial accounts.

The role involves a typical 44-hour week, including potential evenings and weekends, with exposure to the full operations of a million-dollar store and a clear trajectory for professional