Assistant Manager Trainee

Sherwin-Williams•Barre, VT

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 successful completion of 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 contribute leadership and insight to store development and strategy. They learn store operations, customers, and internal strategy while helping grow market share by selling products to commercial users, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers. Training develops skills for a career in management and professional sales, including customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations. The program includes structured development discussions and opportunities to build professional relationships in the community. The position is eligible for performance-based bonus under the Company's applicable plans and for benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, retirement and savings benefits, and time away from work, including personal, parental, medical leave, vacation, and holidays. Job duties include customer contact and access to cash, payment methods, equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other items of value; a criminal history review is therefore required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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 lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 70 pounds 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.
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 provide 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 to make 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.
Retirement and savings benefits.
Personal leave.
Paid parental leave.
Medical leave.
Vacation.
Paid holidays.
A generous time-away-from-work package.