2026 Leadership Development Program - Automotive (Havertown, PA)

Sherwin-Williams • Havertown, PA

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About The Position

Sherwin-Williams is hiring motivated candidates for an eight-week Leadership Development Program (LDP) in an Automotive Branch. Participants receive hands-on training and gain experience in sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning, with networking opportunities across Marketing, Operations, and Research & Development. The program is designed to build skills for careers in management and professional sales. Successful participants will progress into an available Assistant Branch Manager position after completing the program. Relocation may be required during training and for the post-training placement; if a placement is not available after eight weeks, training may continue at other branches in the region. Candidates must be willing to train in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, or Delaware. The program is currently scheduled to begin in 2026. The role involves customer contact, including possible contact with minors, and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuables. Sherwin-Williams states that criminal-history review is necessary to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of customers, employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without now or future sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• 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.
• Have at least a bachelor's degree by the start of the development program.
• 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, including through work, extracurricular activities, or military service.
• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, supervising others, or leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Branch Managers in developing branch market plans based on market conditions, branch mission, and financial objectives.
• Implement business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.
• Build product knowledge to provide effective customer recommendations.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Verify that customer orders and transactions are completed and documented accurately.
• Maintain branch inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including those for safety, loss prevention, and security.
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action.
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee complaints.
• Assist in determining staffing needs and developing work schedules.
• Analyze management and financial reports, including financial ratios related to Profit & Loss (P&L).
• Assist with deliveries as needed.

Benefits

• The company describes a range of benefits intended to support health and well-being, career development, and connection with colleagues and communities.
• A general description of benefits, including retirement and health care offerings, is available through the company's benefits website; eligibility may depend on hiring.

What This Job Offers

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