Assistant Manager Trainee - Store 703304

Sherwin-Williams • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

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

Trainees collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business and learn store operations, customers, and internal strategy. The role supports business growth by selling high-volume products to commercial customers, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers. The training covers customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations, and includes structured development discussions and opportunities to build leadership skills and community relationships.

The position is eligible for performance-based bonus compensation and benefits including health coverage, savings and retirement benefits, and time away from work. Job duties involve customer contact and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuables; the company has determined that a criminal-history review is necessary.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment-visa sponsorship.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in retail, sales, or customer service.
• At least one year of experience in leadership roles, supervising others, or leading teams.
• Previous work experience selling paint and paint-related products.
• Experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• An associate degree or higher in business, sales, or marketing.
• Experience in a team-oriented setting, including work, extracurricular activities, or military service.
• Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish.

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 the Company's applicable plans.
• Medical, dental, and 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.
• Benefits and flexibility intended to support health and well-being.
• Learning, development, and career-growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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