2027 Management & Sales Training Program- Nashville

Sherwin-Williams • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level role designed to prepare participants for a Store Management position in 18–24 months. After successfully completing the initial eight-week training, participants may progress to Assistant Store Manager. The role typically involves 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 covers store operations, customers, and internal strategy, while developing skills in management and professional sales. Participants help grow market share by selling products to commercial users, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other customers requiring large volumes.

The program includes structured training, development discussions, leadership development, and opportunities to build professional relationships in the community. Duties involve customer contact and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuable items. Sherwin-Williams states that it conducts criminal history reviews to protect its business, customers, staff, 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 current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• 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 materials 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.
• 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.
• 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 product knowledge 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/or employee complaints.
• Partner with the Store Manager to make outside sales calls and increase market share.

Benefits

• A range of benefits related to retirement, health care, well-being, and daily commuting.
• Rewards, benefits, and flexibility intended to support health and well-being.
• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow.

What This Job Offers

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