2027 Management & Sales Training Program

Sherwin-Williams • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level position intended to prepare participants for a Store Management role in 18–24 months. Following successful completion of 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 leadership and insight to the store’s development and strategy. The program covers store operations, customers, and internal strategy, and prepares participants for management and professional sales. The role focuses on growing market share by selling to commercial customers, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other users of large product volumes. Training includes customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and operations, alongside structured development discussions and opportunities to build professional relationships in the community.

The position involves contact with customers, potentially including minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuables. Sherwin-Williams states that it reviews criminal history to protect its business, operations, reputation, customers, staff, 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 requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• 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 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 all 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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