Management & Sales Training Program – Management & Sales Training

Job Description

Management & Sales Training Program | Sherwin-Williams

The Tone:
This is an accelerated, entry-level, full-time role at Sherwin-Williams, located in various store locations across the country. Sherwin-Williams is a global leader in the manufacture and sale of paints, coatings, and related products, dedicated to inspiring and improving the world by coloring and protecting what matters. This program is essential for developing future store managers who will oversee million-dollar businesses, drive market share, and contribute significantly to the company’s continued success and expansion.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, various store locations across the country

• Team: Collaborates directly with store management.
• Mission: To prepare for a Store Management role by mastering store operations, sales strategies, and leadership skills to drive market share growth and optimize profitability.
• Tech Stack: Timekeeping systems, Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Completion: Successfully complete an accelerated 18-24 month training program designed to prepare for a Store Management role.
• Market Share Growth: Drive business growth by making outside sales calls and selling high-quality products to large commercial users such as painting contractors and manufacturers.
• Business Oversight: Collaborate with store management to oversee a multi-million dollar business, providing leadership and insight into the store’s development and strategy.
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers, providing expert product recommendations and ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Operational Excellence: Manage store administration, maintain outstanding visual merchandising standards, and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree by the program’s start, prepared for a career in management and professional sales.
• Experience: Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations. Capability to build professional networks and develop leadership skills.
• Bonus: At least one year of experience in retail, sales, customer service, or a leadership role; previous experience in a team-oriented setting or selling paint products; familiarity with timekeeping and/or CRM systems; willingness to relocate for future job opportunities; and/or multilingual ability, particularly in Spanish.