Leadership Development Program – Automotive Branch Leadership

Job Description

2026 Sales Leadership Development Program – Automotive | Sherwin-Williams

The Tone:
This is a full-time Leadership Development Program at Sherwin-Williams, based in the South Region (North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida). Sherwin-Williams is a global leader in the paints and coatings industry, dedicated to inspiring and improving the world by coloring and protecting what matters. This program is vital for cultivating future sales and management talent, ensuring successful leadership and operational excellence within the company’s Automotive Branches. Participants will gain comprehensive experience essential for a career in professional sales and branch management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, South Region (North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida)

• Team: Supports Branch Managers
• Mission: To provide a comprehensive learning experience to develop successful candidates into Assistant Branch Managers for Automotive Branches.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Market Planning: Develop branch market plans considering market conditions, mission, and financial objectives.
• Business Strategy: Implement business strategies focused on increasing sales and optimizing profitability.
• Customer Experience: Build product knowledge to provide effective customer recommendations and ensure excellent customer service.
• Operational Oversight: Verify accurate completion and documentation of customer orders and transactions, while maintaining branch inventory levels.
• Team Leadership: Support employee training, development, performance management, and assist in determining staffing needs and scheduling.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must have at least a bachelor’s degree by the start of the program, legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship, and willing to relocate if required.
• Experience: Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of experience in a retail, sales, or customer service position, and at least one year of experience in a leadership role supervising others or leading teams.
• Skills: Strong foundational understanding of sales, customer service principles, strategic business planning, financial analysis (P&L reports), and inventory management.
• Bonus: A bachelor’s degree or higher in Sales, Marketing, Management, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain; and previous experience working in a team-oriented setting.