Store Leadership Trainee: Management & Sales

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is launching an accelerated Management & Sales Training Program in Sioux Falls. This entry-level track prepares you for Store Management within 18–24 months, with a clear path to Assistant Store Manager after completing the initial training.

The program emphasizes leadership, customer service, and strategic sales to grow market share while working with commercial painters and other large buyers. Expect a 44-hour week and collaboration across store teams.

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 start of program.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with the established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Build and maintain knowledge of all products to recommend effectively.
• Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Complete store administration.
• Ensure compliance with safety, loss prevention, and security policies.
• 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

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Timekeeping systems

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company is launching an accelerated Management & Sales Training Program in Sioux Falls. This entry-level track prepares you for Store Management within 18–24 months, with a clear path to Assistant Store Manager after completing the initial training.

The program emphasizes leadership, customer service, and strategic sales to grow market share while working with commercial painters and other large buyers. Expect a 44-hour week and collaboration across store teams.