Management & Sales Training Program

About the position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare you for a Store Management role in 18-24 months. With Sherwin-Williams’ promote-from-within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 8-week training. This position’s typical schedule is 44 hours per week, which may include evenings and/or weekends. During the program, you will collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business, providing leadership and insight into the development and strategy of that store. Through the course of the program, you will learn all operations, clients, and internal strategy, allowing you to understand the significant part you’ll play in the team’s success. You will grow the company’s market share by selling to large, commercial users such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial users who need large volumes of our high-quality products. Our training experience provides you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in management and professional sales. After you complete the training program, you can count on a career trajectory with a clear beginning and an open end – meaning you shape your future!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business.
• Provide leadership and insight into the development and strategy of the store.
• Learn all operations, clients, and internal strategy.
• Grow the company’s market share by selling to large commercial users.
• Excel at customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations.

Requirements

• Entry-level position suitable for candidates looking to start a career in management and sales.
• Ability to work 44 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to undergo a criminal history review.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in customer service or sales is a plus.
• Interest in leadership development and professional networking.

Benefits

• Limitless career opportunities.
• Structured program with support for objectives and development.
• Leadership development training.
• Professional networking opportunities.