The Sherwin-Williams Floorcovering Management & Sales Training Program is an exciting entry-level opportunity designed to accelerate your career into a Floorcovering Facility Management or Sales Representative role in just 18-24 months. Embracing a promote-from-within philosophy, we offer you the chance to advance into a Floorcovering Operations Manager or Field Technician role after successfully completing an intensive 8-to-12-week training program. With operations across the United States, Sherwin-Williams Floorcovering caters to professional clients in key markets, providing you with flexible career options and steady growth opportunities.
This position typically requires a commitment of 44 hours per week, including potential evening and weekend shifts.
Upon successful completion of the Floorcovering Management & Sales Training Program, candidates will transition into a Floorcovering Operations Manager or Field Technician role.
Throughout the program, you'll collaborate closely with facility leadership, sales, and regional management to oversee a multi-million-dollar business. You will develop essential skills in facility operations, product knowledge, installation techniques, customer service, and client development. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing our market share by partnering with and selling floorcovering materials to commercial consumers such as property management companies, builders, and renovation contractors. Gain valuable insights into the organizational structures of clients in key market segments and learn to interact effectively with key individuals responsible for procurement and project management.
Our training program equips you with the skills necessary for a successful career in facility management or professional sales. Upon completion, your career trajectory will be clear, allowing you to shape your future!
What you will gain:
- Limitless Career Opportunities: Benefit from structured support focused on your growth and development.
- Leadership Development: Build a solid foundation for becoming a successful leader in our organization, mastering customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
- Professional Networking: Engage with the community and forge essential relationships that will contribute to your success.
This role involves direct customer contact, including minors, and access to cash, electronic equipment, and merchandise. To ensure the safety of our customers and employees, a review of criminal history may be required.
We believe in diverse paths to success and are committed to providing a workplace that values individuality and innovation. Sherwin-Williams is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and protected veterans. Join us and let your unique strengths shine!
Process to get Started:
- Online Application: Visit our Careers page to find your desired role and set aside 15 minutes to create your profile.
- Digital Interview: Qualified candidates will be invited to complete a video interview via our partner, HireVue, with behavioral-based questions.
- In-Store Interview: Top candidates will meet with our recruitment team at a store or facility.
At Sherwin-Williams, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your life. Please note that this position includes health benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement options, generous time away from work, and more.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country without needing sponsorship.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
- Must have at least a bachelor's degree by the program's start date.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently and 70 lbs on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- If currently employed by Sherwin-Williams, you must have received at least a 'meets expectations' rating on your latest performance appraisal.
- If currently employed by Sherwin-Williams, you must have completed required HR Cloud eLearning courses.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least one year of experience in retail, sales, or customer service.
- At least one year of experience in a leadership role or team supervision.
- Team-oriented experience through work, extracurricular activities, or military service.
- Previous experience selling floorcovering or related products.
- Familiarity with timekeeping or customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
- Willingness to relocate in the future.
- Ability to communicate in more than one language, especially Spanish.