Management & Sales Training Program

Job Description

2026 Management & Sales Training Program (Metro New York) | Sherwin-Williams

The Tone:
This is an accelerated, entry-level program at Sherwin-Williams, located in Metro New York. Sherwin-Williams inspires and improves the world by coloring and protecting what matters. This role is crucial for developing future store managers, contributing directly to store strategy, and expanding the company’s market share by engaging with commercial clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY

• Team: Collaborates with store management
• Mission: Lead strategic development and growth for a million-dollar store, increasing market share by selling high-quality products to commercial clients.
• Tech Stack: Timekeeping systems, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Completion: Complete a structured training program consistent with established objectives.
• Business Strategy: Support business strategies to increase sales, optimize profitability, and grow market share.
• Customer Engagement: Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Operational Oversight: Maintain outstanding store condition, complete administrative tasks, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Team Leadership: Support employee training, development, performance management, and issue resolution within the store team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree by the start of this development program; Entry-Level.
• Experience: Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
• Skills: Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License; physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs on occasion; ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate effectively in English.
• Bonus: At least one year of experience in a retail, sales, or customer service position; at least one year of experience in a leadership role, supervising others, or leading teams; previous experience in a team-oriented setting; previous work experience selling paint and related products; work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management (CRM) systems; willingness to relocate for future job opportunities; ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish.