Bilingual Assistant Manager Trainee (Spanish) - Store 703821

Sherwin-Williams • Philadelphia, PA

3h

About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Assistant Manager Trainee Program is an accelerated, entry-level program designed to prepare current employees for a Store Management role in 18–24 months. After successfully completing the initial 6–8-week training, the employee may progress into an Assistant Store Manager position. The typical schedule is 44 hours per week and may include evenings and/or weekends.

During the program, the trainee collaborates with store management to oversee a million-dollar business, contribute to store development and strategy, and learn store operations, customers, and internal strategy. The role supports growth in market share by selling to large commercial users, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other customers requiring large volumes of products. Training develops skills for a career in management and professional sales, including customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations.

The role includes a performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. The position is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; disability coverage; security, retirement, and savings benefits; and time away from work, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays. The role involves customer contact and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuables. A criminal-history review is conducted for business, operational, and safety reasons.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment-visa sponsorship.
• Be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English.
• Be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish.
• Have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Have at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in retail, sales, or customer service.
• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, supervising others, or leading teams.
• Previous work experience selling paint and paint-related products.
• Work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• An associate’s degree or higher in business, sales, or marketing.
• Previous experience in a team-oriented setting, including work experience, extracurricular activities, or military service.
• Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with the established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Build and maintain knowledge of products to make effective customer recommendations.
• Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Complete store administration.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including safety, loss prevention, and security.
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards, including promotional packages and sales-floor displays.
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action.
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee complaints.
• Partner with the Store Manager on outside sales calls to increase market share.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of applicable Company plans.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Disability coverage.
• Security, retirement, and savings benefits.
• Time away from work, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED