Management & Sales Training Program

Sherwin-Williams • Cherry Hill, NJ

2h

About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level role intended to prepare participants for Store Management in 18–24 months. After successfully completing the initial eight-week training, participants may progress into an Assistant Store Manager position. The program combines formal training with practical experience in store operations, customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and leadership.

Participants work with store management to oversee a million-dollar business, contribute to the store’s development and strategy, and help grow market share by selling products to commercial customers, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers. The role also includes building relationships in the community and with wholesale and retail customers. The typical schedule is 44 hours per week and may include evenings and/or weekends.

The position involves contact with customers, potentially including minors, and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuable items. Sherwin-Williams has determined that a criminal-history review is necessary to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of customers, employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.

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 have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Must have at least a bachelor’s degree by the start of the development 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in retail, sales, or customer service.
• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, supervising others, or leading teams.
• Previous experience in a team-oriented setting, including work, extracurricular activities, or military service.
• Previous experience selling paint and paint-related products.
• Experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language, including Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with the established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Build and maintain knowledge of products to make effective customer recommendations.
• Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Complete store administration.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including safety, loss prevention, and security.
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards, including promotional packages and sales floor displays.
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action.
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee complaints.
• Partner with the Store Manager to make outside sales calls and increase market share.
• Collaborate with store management to oversee store operations and contribute to the store’s development and strategy.
• Establish community relationships that support business growth.

Benefits

• The company describes a range of benefits covering retirement, health care, well-being, and daily commuting; candidates are directed to the company benefits site for details and eligibility.
• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow professionally.
• Flexible support intended to enhance health and well-being.
• An inclusive team and commitment to communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level