2026 Management & Sales Training Program - Baton Rouge, LA

Sherwin-Williams • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare participants for a Store Management role in 18–24 months. After successful completion of the initial eight-week training, participants may progress into an Assistant Store Manager position. The typical schedule is 44 hours per week and may include evenings and/or weekends.

Participants collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business and contribute to the store’s development and strategy. The program provides exposure to store operations, customers, and internal strategy. The role also involves selling to large commercial users, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers, to help grow the company’s market share. Training covers management and professional sales, including customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations.

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors, and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other items of value. The company states that it conducts a criminal history review 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 current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• 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 lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 70 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in retail, sales, or customer service.
• At least one year of experience in leadership roles, supervising others, or leading teams.
• Previous experience in a team-oriented setting, including work experience, extracurricular activities, or military service.
• Previous work 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.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in 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 provide 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 to increase market share.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits; eligible offerings are described on the company benefits website.
• Benefits are described as covering retirement, health care, well-being, and the daily commute.
• The company describes rewards, benefits, and flexibility to support health and well-being.
• Learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
• An inclusive team and commitment to local and broader communities.

What This Job Offers

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