The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Trainee Program is an exciting, fast-paced entry-level position created to equip you for a Store Management role within 18 to 24 months. Our promote-from-within culture allows you to advance into the Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 8-week training program.
This role typically requires a commitment of 44 hours per week, which may include evenings and weekends.
During your training, you'll work alongside store management to manage a multi-million-dollar business, providing leadership and strategic insight. As you progress through the program, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of operations, client interactions, and internal strategies, allowing you to see how vital your role will be in contributing to the team's success. You will help expand the company's market share by selling high-quality products to large commercial users like painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers.
Through our structured training experience, you will acquire skills vital for a fulfilling career in management and professional sales. Upon completing the training program, you will have the freedom to shape your career path.
What You Will Gain:
- Limitless Career Opportunities: Receive ongoing support, including discussions about your objectives and personal development.
- Leadership Development: Build foundational skills for effective leadership within the organization.
- Professional Networking: Engage with the community to establish valuable relationships for your success and the growth of our business.
At Sherwin-Williams, we believe every individual brings unique strengths and backgrounds, contributing to our diverse workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including those with disabilities and protected veterans. Join us to innovate, grow, and thrive in an environment that values your contributions.
As part of our mission to support our employees and their families, we offer an extensive range of benefits aimed at enhancing your overall well-being. You will find retirement benefits, health care options, and more to suit your needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete training according to the established program.
- Support business strategies aimed at increasing sales and enhancing profitability.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
- Maintain deep knowledge of products for effective customer recommendations.
- Build and nurture positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
- Manage store administration tasks.
- Ensure compliance with company policies regarding safety, loss prevention, and security.
- Maintain outstanding store conditions and visual merchandising standards.
- Support the training and development of employees.
- Address and resolve customer and employee complaints.
- Collaborate with the Store Manager on outside sales efforts to boost market share.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Must be authorized to work in the country without needing sponsorship.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
- Must hold a bachelor's degree by the start date of the program.
- Must be able to retrieve materials from shelves and lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. occasionally.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least one (1) year of experience in retail, sales, or customer service.
- One (1) year of experience in a leadership role or team supervision.
- Experience in a team-oriented environment through work, extracurriculars, or military service.
- Background in selling paint and related products.
- Experience using timekeeping or customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
- Willingness to relocate for career advancement.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in more than one language, preferably Spanish.