Store Leadership Trainee: Management & Sales

Sherwin-Williams; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is offering a Management & Sales Training Program in the US for graduates aiming to start in December 2026 or May 2027. You will train for 18-24 months to become a Store Manager, with promotion potential to Assistant Store Manager after the initial training and a 44-hour weekly schedule.

The program emphasizes leadership, sales, and operations mastery while developing long-term career growth and a structured path within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States 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 lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs on occasion.
• Internal to Sherwin-Williams, must have met expectations rating and completed HR Cloud eLearning courses.

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 knowledge of all products to make effective recommendations.
• Build relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Complete store administration and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain store condition and merchandising standards.
• Support employee training, development and performance management.
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee complaints.
• Partner with Store Manager for outside sales calls to grow market share.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Sales experience

Bilingual / Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree by start of program

Job description

Sherwin-Williams is offering a Management & Sales Training Program in the US for graduates aiming to start in December 2026 or May 2027. You will train for 18-24 months to become a Store Manager, with promotion potential to Assistant Store Manager after the initial training and a 44-hour weekly schedule.

The program emphasizes leadership, sales, and operations mastery while developing long-term career growth and a structured path within the company.