2027 Management and Sales Summer Internship (Hawaii)

Sherwin-Williams • Honolulu, HI

7d

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, learn about outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative, and spend structured time with the management team. They also collaborate with fellow interns on a project addressing a business issue, with leadership support. Learning areas include sales, marketing and promotions, merchandising, customer relationship management, and business management. Successful program participants are encouraged to apply to the Management & Sales Training Program (MTP). College graduates are not eligible for the internship and are encouraged to apply to MTP instead.

The role involves contact with customers, which may include minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuables. Access may be supervised or unsupervised. Sherwin-Williams has determined that criminal history review is necessary to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.

The company describes its purpose as inspiring and improving the world by coloring and protecting what matters, and says it supports employees through rewards, benefits, flexibility, learning and career development, and an inclusive team and community commitment. A general description of benefits is available through the company’s candidate benefits website; specific eligibility depends on the employee and role. Compensation decisions depend on factors including skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and business needs. The stated wage range has not been adjusted for geographic differentials, and the company reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits information subject to applicable law.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• Must 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.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• 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.
• 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.
• Be a rising or current junior or senior in college or university at the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional assistance to customers 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 inquiries and help ensure inventory accuracy.
• Restock shelves, support inventory management, and assist with 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.
• Work with team members to address basic customer concerns and complete shared tasks.
• Collaborate with other interns on a team project addressing a real business challenge or store initiative; contribute ideas, share responsibilities, and present outcomes.
• Gain exposure to outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative and spend structured time with the management team.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits, potentially including retirement and health care; eligibility depends on the employee and role.
• Rewards, benefits, and flexibility intended to support health and well-being.
• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow professionally.
• An inclusive team and commitment to company and broader communities.

What This Job Offers

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