2026 Management & Sales Training Program (Long Island)

Sherwin-Williams•West Hempstead, NY

About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level role designed to prepare participants for store management in 18–24 months. After successfully completing 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. Participants collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business, learning store operations, customers, and internal strategy. The role focuses on growing market share by selling high-quality products in large volumes to commercial customers such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial users. The training program develops skills in management and professional sales, including customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and operations. It also includes development discussions and opportunities to build community relationships and professional networks. The job involves contact with customers, including potentially minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other items of value. Sherwin-Williams states that it conducts a criminal history review 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 requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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 leadership roles, 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 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 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 to increase market share.