2026 Management & Sales Training Program - New Mexico

Sherwin-Williams • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated entry-level position that prepares participants for a Store Management role in 18–24 months. After successfully completing the initial eight-week training, participants may progress to Assistant Store Manager. 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 store development and strategy. They learn store operations, customer needs, and internal strategy while building market share through sales to commercial users, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers. The program provides training in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations, along with leadership development and opportunities to build professional relationships in the community. The role includes contact with customers, which may include minors, and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuable items. Sherwin-Williams states that it conducts criminal-history reviews for business and safety purposes.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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 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 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, 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 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 on outside sales calls to increase market share.

Benefits

• The company describes a wide range of benefits relating to retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; eligibility and offerings are available through its candidate benefits site.
• The company describes flexibility to enhance health and well-being, opportunities to learn and develop skills, and an inclusive team and community commitment.

What This Job Offers

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