2026 Management & Sales Training Program - Louisville

Sherwin-Williams • Louisville, KY

8h

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 have the opportunity to 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 training in store operations, customer relationships, and internal strategy. Participants help grow market share by selling products in large volumes to commercial users, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers. The training covers management and professional sales, customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and operations.

The role includes customer contact, potentially including minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuables. The Company states 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

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing 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.
• For current Sherwin-Williams employees: must have received at least a “meets expectations” (3) rating on the most recent performance appraisal.
• For current Sherwin-Williams employees: must have completed all HR Cloud eLearning courses required for the current position.

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.
• 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 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 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

• A range of benefits intended to support health and well-being, career development, and connection with colleagues and communities.
• Benefits may include retirement, health care, total well-being, and commute-related offerings; eligibility and specific offerings are available through the company’s benefits information.

What This Job Offers

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