The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Development Program is an exciting entry-level opportunity geared toward preparing you for a Store Management role within 18-24 months. With our strong promote-from-within culture, successful participants will have the chance to progress to an Assistant Store Manager position after completing the initial 8-week training.
Target Start Date: Summer 2025
This position typically involves a schedule of 44 hours per week, which may include evening and weekend shifts. Throughout the program, you will work closely with store management to help oversee a million-dollar business, providing vital leadership and insights to shape store development and strategy.
You will gain hands-on experience in operations, customer interactions, and internal strategies, ultimately playing a key role in the team’s success. Furthermore, you will work on expanding the company’s market share by selling our high-quality products to commercial clients, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers.
Our comprehensive training equips you with all the necessary skills for a flourishing career in management and professional sales. Completing this program opens up an exciting career path where you have a strong role in shaping your future!
What you will gain:
- Limitless Career Opportunities: Our structured program provides the necessary support, including formal discussions to review your objectives and development.
- Leadership Development: You will build a strong foundation for effective leadership within our organization and learn how to excel in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
- Professional Networking: Engage with the community, establishing essential relationships crucial for business growth and your own success.
This role involves direct contact with customers, which may include minors, as well as access to payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, and valuable merchandise. Therefore, a review of criminal history is necessary to safeguard our business, operations, and the well-being of customers and employees.
We believe in diverse paths to success and in careers that evolve with you. At Sherwin-Williams, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds and encourage you to showcase your abilities and drive innovation.
Our mission includes supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their families through a range of world-class benefits, from retirement plans to health care, ensuring your total well-being is prioritized.
The compensation for this role will depend on various factors, including geographic location, skillsets, experience, and business needs. Please note that the wage range listed is accurate as of the posting date and may be adjusted in compliance with applicable law.
We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations. Sherwin-Williams is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
We want to ensure a safe and secure application process; thus, please remember that our recruiting team will never ask for financial information or sensitive personal details during the application process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete training as per the established program.
- Support business strategies to drive sales and enhance profitability.
- Deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
- Acquire comprehensive product knowledge to provide effective recommendations.
- Build and nurture lasting relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
- Handle store administration tasks.
- Ensure compliance with policies and safety procedures.
- Maintain an outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards.
- Assist in training and developing employees, as well as managing performance.
- Address and resolve customer and employee complaints.
- Collaborate with the Store Manager for outside sales calls to boost market share.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Must be authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
- Bachelor's degree is required by the program's start date.
- Must be able to physically handle materials and lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally, with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least one (1) year of experience in retail, sales, or customer service.
- Leadership experience of at least one (1) year, supervising or leading teams.
- Experience in a team-oriented environment, such as work, extracurricular activities, or military service.
- Previous experience selling paint or related products is a plus.
- Experience with timekeeping or CRM systems is advantageous.
- Willing to relocate for future job opportunities.
- Multilingual communication skills are an asset.
- Spanish language proficiency is a preferred qualification.