Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program

Job Description

2027 Management & Sales Training Program | Sherwin-Williams

The Tone:
This is a full-time, entry-level role within a structured training program across various Sherwin-Williams locations. Sherwin-Williams is a global leader in paints, coatings, and innovative solutions, working to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. This program is designed to develop future leaders for Store Management roles, preparing individuals to oversee a significant business and contribute directly to market share growth and overall team success. It offers a clear career trajectory with extensive support and opportunities for professional growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Various Sherwin-Williams locations

• Team: Reports to Store Management, with opportunities to supervise and lead teams as an Assistant Store Manager.
• Mission: Lead the development and strategy of a million-dollar business, growing market share by selling high-quality products to large, commercial users.
• Tech Stack: Timekeeping systems, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Completion: Successfully complete an 18-24 month accelerated training program designed to prepare you for a Store Management role.
• Business Oversight: Collaborate with store management to provide leadership and insight into the development and strategy of a million-dollar business.
• Market Share Growth: Increase the company’s market share by making outside sales calls and selling to large commercial users such as painting contractors and manufacturers.
• Customer Service Excellence: Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service and build positive relationships with both wholesale and retail customers.
• Store Operations: Complete store administration tasks, maintain outstanding store conditions, manage visual merchandising, and ensure compliance with policies including safety and loss prevention.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must have at least a bachelor’s degree by the start of this development program, qualifying for an entry-level position that fast-tracks into management.
• Experience: Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship, and previous experience working in a team-oriented setting is beneficial.
• Skills: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation, and possess a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Bonus: At least one year of experience in a retail, sales, or customer service position, or one year in a leadership role supervising others. Experience selling paint products, using timekeeping or CRM systems, willingness to relocate, and the ability to communicate in more than one language (especially Spanish) are preferred.