2027 Management and Sales Intern (Chicago Metro - West Suburbs)

Sherwin-Williams • Schaumburg, IL

5h

About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid, 10–12-week summer program providing hands-on experience in retail stores and exposure to management, sales, store operations, and customer service. Interns gain practical business-to-business and retail experience in a paint store, learn about outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative, and spend structured time with the management team. Interns also work with peers and leadership on a project addressing a business issue. The program provides professional-level learning in sales, marketing and promotions, merchandising, customer relationship management, and business management. Successful participants are encouraged to apply to the Management & Sales Training Program (MTP). College graduates are not eligible for this internship.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship for an employment work visa.
• Must be enrolled in a college or university during the internship or co-op program.
• 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 be willing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• At least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
• Experience in a team-oriented setting, including work, extracurricular activities, or military service.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish.
• Rising or current college junior or senior at the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional customer assistance in-store and over the phone, helping create a welcoming environment and positive customer experience.
• Maintain product displays and recommend products that meet customer needs while supporting sales goals.
• Develop product knowledge to answer customer questions and help ensure inventory accuracy.
• Restock shelves, support inventory management, and contribute to visual merchandising.
• Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product preparation and mixing, and general store maintenance.
• Help unload deliveries, organize stockrooms, and maintain efficient inventory flow.
• Participate in required training and follow store policies, including safety, HR guidelines, and loss-prevention protocols.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve basic customer concerns and complete shared tasks.
• Work with fellow interns on a team project addressing a business challenge or store initiative; contribute ideas, share responsibilities, and present outcomes.

Benefits

• The internship is paid.
• Sherwin-Williams describes a range of employee benefits related to retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; eligibility depends on the hire and applicable offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed