2026 Leadership Development Program - Automotive

Sherwin-Williams • Richmond, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sherwin-Williams is hiring motivated, sales-focused participants for an eight-week Leadership Development Program (LDP) providing practical, hands-on experience in an industrial retail Automotive Finishes branch. Participants work onsite at a branch in the Northeast Region, which covers Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Candidates must be willing to relocate to a training location in this region. Relocation may also be required for placement after training, and the program may involve two relocations. If an Assistant Branch Manager placement is not available after the initial eight weeks, training may continue at other regional branches based on business needs.

The program provides exposure to branch operations, sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning. Successful completion leads to progression into an available Assistant Branch Manager position within the specified sales region. The role involves customer contact, which may include minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other items of value. The company states that it conducts a criminal-history review to protect its business, customers, employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.

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 be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds.
• 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 leadership roles, 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 and 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 with deliveries as needed.

What This Job Offers

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