2026 Leadership Development Program - Automotive

Sherwin-Williams • Lower Moreland Township, PA

1h • Onsite

About The Position

Sherwin-Williams is hiring highly motivated, sales-focused participants for an eight-week Leadership Development Program (LDP) that provides hands-on experience in an industrial retail Automotive Finishes branch. Participants work onsite and gain exposure to branch operations, sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning. Training assignments are in the Northeast Region, covering Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Candidates must be willing to relocate to a training location and may need to relocate again for placement. After successful completion of the program, participants are expected to progress into an available Assistant Branch Manager position in the specified sales region. If placement does not occur after eight weeks, training may continue at other regional branches based on business needs.

The role supports Branch Managers in sales, leadership, and operational activities. Job duties involve customer contact, potentially including minors, and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other items of value. A criminal-history review is required.

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 program.
• Must be willing to relocate for the position if required.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to relocate as required after completing 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.
• Experience in a team-oriented setting, such as work, extracurricular activities, or military service.
• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, supervising others, or leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the branch market plan based on market conditions and financial objectives.
• Implement business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.
• Build product knowledge to provide effective recommendations to customers.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to and resolve customer and employee complaints.
• Help 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 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 & Loss.
• Assist in making deliveries as needed.

Benefits

• A range of benefits intended to support health and well-being, career development, and connection with an inclusive team and communities.
• Benefits information is available through the company's candidate benefits website.

What This Job Offers

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