The Sherwin-Williams Sales and Management Development Program is an accelerated, entry-level opportunity crafted to ready you for a Store Management position within 18-24 months. Embracing a promote-from-within philosophy, you will have the chance to advance to an Assistant Store Manager role upon successful completion of the initial 8-week training.
This position typically requires a commitment of 44 hours per week, which may include evenings and weekends.
Throughout the program, you will partner with store management to oversee a million-dollar store, gaining valuable leadership experience and insight into operational strategies. You will learn to understand the client base and internal strategies, positioning you as a key contributor to the team’s achievements. Your role will involve expanding the company's market share by engaging with large commercial users, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other businesses that require significant volumes of our premium products.
This comprehensive training experience equips you with essential skills for a successful career in management and professional sales. Upon completing the program, you can expect a clear career path with the flexibility to shape your future!
What You Will Gain:
- Limitless Career Opportunities: This structured program offers essential support, including formal discussions to review your objectives and development.
- Leadership Development: You will establish a solid foundation to become a successful leader within our organization, excelling in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
- Professional Networking: Build relationships in the community that are vital for business growth and your success.
The role includes interactions with customers, which may involve minors, and access to cash, electronic equipment, personal information, and store merchandise. Therefore, the company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary for the safety of customers and staff.
At Sherwin-Williams, we believe in diverse pathways to success and promote careers that grow alongside you. Regardless of your background, there’s a place for you here. We encourage curiosity and innovative thinking, and we value the unique talents and abilities of all candidates. As part of our commitment to inclusion, all qualified individuals are welcome to apply, including those with disabilities and protected veterans. We want you to thrive and let your colors show!
Sherwin-Williams is dedicated to helping our employees and their families enjoy healthier lives and smarter savings through a comprehensive benefits package. A summary of benefits offered can be found under the 'Candidates' section on our benefits website.
Please note that compensation decisions will depend on the specifics of each position, factoring in geographic location, skills, experience, and business needs. This wage range and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date, and the company reserves the right to modify it at any time.
All qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, will be considered for employment per applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and California Fair Chance Act.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other protected status.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests priority referral of Protected Veterans from state and local employment services.
Please be cautious: Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never ask for payment, financial information, or sensitive personal details during the application process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete training aligned with established program goals.
- Support business strategies that enhance sales and optimize profitability.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through exceptional service.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all products to provide effective customer recommendations.
- Build and foster positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
- Oversee store administration tasks.
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures encompassing safety, loss prevention, and security.
- Uphold outstanding store conditions and visual merchandising standards.
- Assist with employee training, development, performance management, and corrective actions.
- Address and resolve customer and employee complaints.
- Collaborate with the Store Manager to make outside sales calls to enhance market share.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring sponsorship.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
- Must have a bachelor's degree by the start of the training program.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least one year of experience in a retail, sales, or customer service role.
- Experience in leadership roles, supervising teams.
- Previous work in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience selling paint and paint-related products.
- Familiarity with timekeeping and/or customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
- Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities.
- Ability to communicate in more than one language, preferably Spanish.