2026 Leadership Development Program - Automotive

Sherwin-Williams • Bloomington, MN

2h • $54,000 - $59,330 • Onsite

About The Position

Sherwin-Williams’ eight-week Leadership Development Program (LDP) provides hands-on training in sales, leadership, and branch operations at an onsite industrial retail Automotive Finishes branch. Participants learn about automotive branch operations, sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning. Training positions are in the Central Region, covering Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio, and South Dakota. Candidates must be willing to relocate to a location in the region for training. Relocation may also be needed for the Assistant Branch Manager placement after training; the program may involve two relocations. If an initial placement is not available after eight weeks, training may continue at other regional branches based on business needs.

After successful completion of the program, participants will progress into an available Assistant Branch Manager position within the specified sales region. The role involves customer contact and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuable items. Sherwin-Williams has determined that a criminal-history review is necessary for this work.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 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.
• Must have at least a bachelor's degree by the start of the development program.
• Must be willing to relocate for the position if required.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to relocate, as required, upon completion of the development program.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in Sales, Marketing, Management, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• At least one year of experience in retail, sales, or customer service.
• Previous experience in a team-oriented setting, including work experience, extracurricular activities, or military service.
• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, supervising others, or leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Support development of a branch market plan based on market conditions and financial objectives.
• Implement business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.
• Build product knowledge to make effective customer recommendations.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to and resolve customer or employee complaints.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including safety, loss prevention, and security.
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action.
• Assist in determining staffing needs and developing work schedules.
• Verify that customer orders and transactions are completed and documented accurately.
• Maintain accurate branch inventory levels.
• Analyze management and financial reports, including financial ratios related to profit and loss.
• Assist in making deliveries as needed.

Benefits

• The company describes a range of benefits related to retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; candidates are directed to its benefits website for details on offerings for which they may be eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level