Summer 2026 Management and Sales Intern

Sherwin-Williams•Richmond, VA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12-week summer program designed to offer hands-on experience in retail stores. Interns will gain insight into management, sales, store operations, and customer experiences. The program provides comprehensive learning through practical business-to-business and retail experience within a paint store environment. Participants will also gain exposure to outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative and will spend structured time with their management team. A key component of the internship is completing a project that addresses critical business issues, supported by peers and leadership. The intern experience offers professional-level learning in Sales, Marketing/Promotions, Merchandising, Customer Relationship Management, and Business Management. Successful interns are encouraged to apply to the Management & Sales Training Program (MTP) for further career growth. College graduates are not eligible for this internship but are encouraged to apply directly to the MTP.

Requirements

Must not be a college graduate

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience in retail stores
Provide insight into management, sales, and store operations
Provide meaningful customer experiences
Work in a paint store
Gain insight into a career in outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative
Spend structured time with the management team
Complete a project that addresses critical business issues alongside peers and with the support of leadership
Engage in professional-level learning in Sales, Marketing/Promotions, Merchandising, Customer Relationship Management, and Business Management