Summer Management & Sales Internship - Retail Experience

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12-week summer program offering hands-on experience in our retail stores, providing insight into management, sales, and store operations as well as meaningful customer experiences.

Our intern experience covers Sales, Marketing/Promotions, Merchandising, Customer Relationship Management, and Business Management, with a plan to potentially advance to the Management and Sales Training Program after completion.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to retrieve material from shelves and lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs on occasion.
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and professional customer service in-store and over the phone.
• Maintain product displays and assist customers by recommending items that meet their needs.
• Develop a strong understanding of store merchandise to answer customer inquiries and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Restock shelves, support inventory management, and contribute to visual merchandising efforts.
• Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product preparation/mixing, and general store maintenance.
• Help with unloading deliveries, organizing stockrooms, and ensuring efficient inventory flow.
• Participate in required training sessions and adhere to store policies, including safety, HR guidelines, and loss prevention protocols.
• Collaborate with fellow interns on a team-based project addressing a real business challenge or store initiative.
• Present outcomes of group project demonstrating teamwork, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Support

Product Knowledge

Inventory & Merchandising

Store Operations

Logistics Support

Training & Compliance

Team Collaboration

Project Management

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12-week summer program offering hands-on experience in our retail stores, providing insight into management, sales, and store operations as well as meaningful customer experiences.

Our intern experience covers Sales, Marketing/Promotions, Merchandising, Customer Relationship Management, and Business Management, with a plan to potentially advance to the Management and Sales Training Program after completion.