2026 Management & Sales Training Program (Long Island)

Sherwin-Williams • West Hempstead, NY

9h

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 to an Assistant Store Manager position. The program provides training in store operations, customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and leadership. Participants work with store management to oversee a million-dollar business, contribute to store development and strategy, and grow market share by selling to commercial customers, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers. The typical schedule is 44 hours per week and may include evenings and/or weekends.

Participants receive structured development support, including formal reviews of objectives and development, leadership training, and opportunities to build professional relationships in the community. Job duties may involve contact with customers, including minors, and access to cash, 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 requiring employment-visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Have at least a bachelor's degree by the start of the development 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.

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.
• Work 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 product knowledge 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/or employee complaints.
• Partner with the Store Manager on outside sales calls to increase market share.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits, with offerings described as including retirement, health care, well-being, and commute-related benefits; eligibility and specific offerings may vary.
• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow professionally.
• An inclusive team and commitment to community connections.

What This Job Offers

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