Management & Sales Training Program

Sherwin-Williams • Jacksonville, FL

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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 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, marketing, finance, and business strategy.

Participants collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business, support store development and strategy, and help grow market share by selling to commercial users, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other customers requiring large product volumes. The program also provides structured development discussions, leadership training, and opportunities to build professional relationships in the community. The typical schedule is 44 hours per week and may include evenings and/or weekends.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship for employment work visa status.
• 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 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 a leadership role, 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, 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 to make outside sales calls and increase market share.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits designed to support health and well-being, including retirement and health care offerings.
• Career opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow.
• An inclusive team and commitment to employees' and broader communities.

What This Job Offers

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