Assistant Manager Trainee

Sherwin-Williams • Virginia Beach, VA

13h

About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Assistant Manager Trainee Program is an accelerated, entry-level position 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 the store’s development and strategy. They learn store operations, customer needs, and internal strategy, and help grow market share by selling products to commercial users, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers.

The structured training program develops skills in management and professional sales, including customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and operations. It includes formal discussions to review objectives and development, leadership development, and opportunities to build relationships in the community. The position is eligible for performance-based bonus under the applicable Company plans.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without now or future sponsorship for employment visa status.
• 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 lbs., and occasionally up to 70 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in retail, sales, or customer service.
• At least one year of experience in leadership, 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 and increase market share.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of applicable Company plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Disability coverage.
• Retirement and savings benefits.
• Time-away-from-work package including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Additional benefits are described on the Company’s benefits website.

What This Job Offers

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