2027 Management and Sales Summer Internship (Fresno)

Sherwin-Williams•Fresno, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid, 10–12-week summer program based in a retail paint store. Interns gain hands-on business-to-business and retail experience, learning about management, sales, store operations, and customer service. The program includes time traveling with a Sales Representative to learn about outside sales, structured time with the management team, and a team project addressing a business issue with leadership support. Professional-level learning areas include sales, marketing and promotions, merchandising, customer relationship management, and business management. Interns who successfully complete the program are encouraged to apply to Sherwin-Williams’ Management & Sales Training Program (MTP). College graduates are not eligible for the internship and are encouraged to apply to MTP instead. The role involves customer contact, including possible contact with minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise, and other valuable items. Sherwin-Williams states that it reviews criminal history to protect its business, operations, and reputation, as well as the safety of customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program; college graduates are not eligible for the internship.
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 previous 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 program.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, professional customer assistance in-store and over the phone, supporting a welcoming environment and positive customer experience.
Maintain product displays and recommend products that meet customers’ needs, contributing to sales goals.
Build product knowledge to answer customer inquiries and support 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, 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 real business challenge or store initiative; contribute ideas, share responsibilities, and present outcomes.