Assistant Manager Trainee - Store 703304

Sherwin-Williams•Arlington, VA

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 have the opportunity to 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, contributing leadership and insight to the store’s development and strategy. The program covers store operations, customers, and internal strategy, and prepares participants for management and professional sales. The role includes growing market share by selling to commercial users, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers. Participants receive structured support, formal discussions about objectives and development, and training in leadership, customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations. They also build relationships in the community to support business growth. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus and company health, retirement, savings, and time-away-from-work benefits. Job duties involve customer contact and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other items of value; the company conducts a criminal-history review to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of people connected with it.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship for an employment work visa.
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 to 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 leadership experience, including 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, including 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 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.
Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Disability coverage.
Security, retirement, and savings benefits.
Generous time-away-from-work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

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