Bilingual Assistant Manager Trainee (Spanish)

Sherwin-Williams•Redmond, OR

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 weeks of training, participants may progress into an Assistant Store Manager position. Trainees collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business and contribute leadership and insight to the store’s development and strategy. The program provides experience in store operations, customer relationships, and internal strategy, while participants help grow market share by selling products to commercial users such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers. The training program develops skills for management and professional sales. Participants receive support through structured development discussions, leadership development, and instruction in customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and operations. They also build community relationships that support business growth. The typical schedule is 44 hours per week and may include evenings and/or weekends. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus and the benefits described in the posting. Duties involve customer contact and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuable items; a criminal-history review is therefore required by the Company.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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 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 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's degree or higher in business, sales, or marketing.
Experience in a team-oriented setting, including through work, 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 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.
Security, retirement, and savings benefits.
A generous time-away-from-work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.
Additional health and well-being benefits.

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