Store Management & Sales Trainee: Fast-Track Leadership

Sherwin-Williams; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking candidates for its Management & Sales Training Program, an accelerated, entry-level track to Store Management in 18-24 months. You’ll gain leadership experience while learning operations, sales, and customer service—preparing you for an Assistant Store Manager role after training.

Expected schedule is 44 hours per week, with potential evenings or weekends. The program emphasizes development, teamwork, and building relationships with commercial

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• 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 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, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Ensure high levels of customers 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, including promotional packages and sales floor displays
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
• Respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints
• Partner with Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sherwin-Williams in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking candidates for its Management & Sales Training Program, an accelerated, entry-level track to Store Management in 18-24 months. You’ll gain leadership experience while learning operations, sales, and customer service—preparing you for an Assistant Store Manager role after training.

Expected schedule is 44 hours per week, with potential evenings or weekends. The program emphasizes development, teamwork, and building relationships with commercial