Management and Sales Summer 2027 Internship (Arkansas District)

Sherwin-Williams•Little Rock, AR

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid, 10–12-week summer program that provides 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, travel with a Sales Representative to learn about outside sales, and spend structured time with the management team. They also work with fellow interns and leadership on a project addressing a critical business issue. The program provides professional-level learning in sales, marketing and promotions, merchandising, customer relationship management, and business management. Following successful completion, 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 role involves contact with customers, potentially including minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuable items. The company states that a criminal-history review is necessary to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
Have at least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
Have experience in a team-oriented setting, including work, extracurricular activities, or military service.
Be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language.
Be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish.
Be a rising or current college or university junior or senior at the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, professional assistance to customers in-store and over the phone, creating a welcoming environment and positive customer experience.
Maintain product displays, recommend items that meet customer needs, and support sales goals.
Develop knowledge of store merchandise to answer customer inquiries 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 guidelines, and loss-prevention protocols.
Support teammates in addressing basic customer concerns and completing shared tasks.
Collaborate with fellow interns on a team project addressing a business challenge or store initiative; contribute ideas, share responsibilities, and present outcomes.