Management & Sales Training Program – Store Management Training

Job Description

Management & Sales Training Program | Sherwin-Williams

The Tone:
This is an accelerated, entry-level training program at Sherwin-Williams, a global paints and coatings company. Designed to prepare you for a Store Management role, this program is foundational for individuals aiming to lead a million-dollar business. Your contributions will directly influence store strategy, sales growth, and overall market share, embodying the company’s promote-from-within philosophy. Upon successful completion of the initial training, you will progress into an Assistant Store Manager position.

The TL;DR
• Role: Entry Career
• Type: Full-time (44 hours per week, may include evenings/weekends)
• Location: In-person, various store locations

• Team: Collaborates with store management, reports to the Store Manager
• Mission: Oversee and provide leadership for a million-dollar business, developing strategies to grow market share through sales to large commercial users.
• Tech Stack: Timekeeping and/or Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Engagement: Actively participate in an 8-week accelerated training program, acquiring comprehensive knowledge of all store operations, client relations, and internal strategies.
• Business Leadership: Collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business, providing leadership and insight into its strategic development and financial performance.
• Market Share Growth: Drive expansion of the company’s market share by directly engaging in sales to large, commercial users such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers.
• Customer & Product Expertise: Deliver exceptional customer service, build positive relationships with wholesale and retail clients, and develop deep product knowledge to offer effective recommendations and solutions.
• Operational Excellence & Compliance: Manage store administration, maintain outstanding visual merchandising standards, and ensure strict compliance with all company policies and procedures, including safety and loss prevention.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level; Must possess a bachelor’s degree by the start of the program.
• Experience: Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License; Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
• Skills: Core competencies in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations; Ability to lead and develop teams; Strong professional networking and relationship-building capabilities; Effective communication for client recommendations.
• Bonus: At least one year experience in retail, sales, or customer service; At least one year experience in a leadership role; Experience in a team-oriented setting; Experience selling paint products; Experience with timekeeping and/or CRM systems; Willingness to relocate for future opportunities; Multilingual ability, particularly in Spanish.