Management and Sales Summer 2027 Internship (Arkansas District)

Sherwin-Williams • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid, 10–12-week summer program providing hands-on experience in retail stores. Interns gain exposure to management, sales, store operations, and customer experience through business-to-business and retail work in a paint store. They 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 critical business issues. Learning areas include sales, marketing and promotions, merchandising, customer relationship management, and business management. Successful interns are encouraged to apply to the Management & Sales Training Program (MTP). College graduates are not eligible for this internship and are encouraged to apply to MTP instead.

The position involves contact with customers, potentially including minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuables. A criminal history review is required to protect the business, its operations and reputation, and the safety of customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.

This role requires customer-facing store support, including sales assistance, merchandising, inventory, point-of-sale transactions, product preparation, store maintenance, and delivery support. Interns participate in required training and follow store safety, HR, and loss prevention policies. They also collaborate with other interns on a team project addressing a business challenge or store initiative and present its outcomes.

Candidates must be at least 18, authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship, and enrolled in a college or university during the internship. They must be able to retrieve materials from shelves and floor stacks and frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. They must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends. A valid, unrestricted driver's license, at least one year of delivery, retail, or customer service experience, prior team-oriented experience, multilingual communication skills (including Spanish), and junior or senior standing are preferred.

The posting describes a general range of benefits that eligible employees may receive and directs candidates to the company benefits site for details; it does not specify particular benefits for this internship. The hiring process consists of an online application, a digital behavioral interview for qualified candidates, and an in-person interview for top candidates.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing employment-visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve materials from shelves and floor stacks and frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds.
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• At least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
• Previous 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 junior or senior standing in college or university at the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional customer assistance in-store and over the phone, supporting a welcoming environment and positive experience.
• Maintain product displays and recommend suitable products to customers to support 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 support efficient inventory flow.
• Participate in required training and follow store policies, including safety, HR, and loss prevention protocols.
• Collaborate with team members to address basic customer concerns and complete shared tasks.
• Work with fellow interns on a team project addressing a business challenge or store initiative, contribute ideas and share responsibilities, and present project outcomes.
• Gain exposure to outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative and spend structured time with the management team.

Benefits

• The company refers to a broad benefits program covering areas such as retirement, health care, well-being, and daily commute, with eligibility and specific offerings subject to the company benefits information for candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed