2026 Management & Sales Training Program (Portland)

Sherwin-Williams • Portland, OR

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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 to an Assistant Store Manager position. The typical schedule is 44 hours per week and may include evenings and/or weekends.

During the program, participants collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business and contribute leadership and insight to the store’s development and strategy. They learn store operations, customer needs, and internal strategy while helping grow market share by selling to large 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, structured discussions about objectives and development, and opportunities to build professional relationships in the community. The position involves contact with customers, potentially including minors, and access to cash, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other items of value. Sherwin-Williams has determined 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 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 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.
• Experience in a team-oriented setting, including work, extracurricular activities, or military service.
• Previous work experience selling paint and paint-related products.
• 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

• The company describes a range of benefits related to retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; eligibility and specific offerings are available through its benefits site.
• The company describes flexibility intended to enhance health and well-being.
• The company offers opportunities to learn, develop skills, and grow professionally.
• The company describes an inclusive team and commitment to employee and broader communities.

What This Job Offers

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