2026 Management & Sales Training Program - New Mexico

Sherwin-Williams • Albuquerque, NM

8d

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. Following successful completion of the initial eight-week training, participants may 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 leadership and insight to the store’s development and strategy. The program provides experience with store operations, customers, and internal strategy, while participants help grow market share by selling to large commercial users, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers. Training covers customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and operations, and includes development support and opportunities to build community relationships.

The role involves contact with customers, which may include minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other items of value. Sherwin-Williams states that it has determined 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 now or in the future needing sponsorship for an employment work visa.
• 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 to 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; Spanish is specifically mentioned.

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/or employee complaints.
• Partner with the Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share.
• Collaborate with store management to oversee the store business and contribute to its development and strategy.

Benefits

• Structured program support, including formal discussions to review objectives and development.
• Leadership development.
• Training in customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and operations.
• Professional networking and opportunities to establish community relationships.
• Potential progression into an Assistant Store Manager position after successful completion of the initial eight-week training.
• Career trajectory with opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

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