Management and Sales Summer Internship 2027 (Boise)

Sherwin-Williams•Boise, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12-week summer program offering hands-on experience in our retail stores, providing insight into management, sales, and store operations as well as meaningful customer experiences. Our store internship program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive learning experience through practical business-to-business and retail experience working in a paint store. You will gain insight into a career in outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative and spending structured time with your management team. You will also complete a project that addresses critical business issues alongside your peers and with the support of leadership. Our intern experience provides professional-level learning in the following areas: Sales Marketing/Promotions Merchandising Customer Relationship Management Business Management Following successful completion of the program, interns are highly encouraged to apply to the Management & Sales Training Program (“MTP”) and further grow their career with Sherwin-Williams! College graduates are not eligible to participate in the internship program but are encouraged to apply to our Management and Sales Training Program (“MTP”) instead. Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public. At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a degree.
College graduates are not eligible to participate in the internship program.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must be able to provide excellent customer service.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sales or customer service.
Experience in a retail environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Gain insight into management, sales, and store operations.
Provide meaningful customer experiences.
Gain practical business-to-business and retail experience working in a paint store.
Gain insight into a career in outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative.
Spend structured time with management team.
Complete a project that addresses critical business issues alongside peers and with the support of leadership.