2026 Management & Sales Training Program (South Dakota)

Sherwin-Williams • Sioux Falls, SD

12d

About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level program designed to prepare participants for a Store Management role 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 and contribute leadership and insight to the store’s development and strategy. The program teaches store operations, customer relationships, and internal strategy. Participants help grow market share by selling high-quality products in large volumes to commercial customers, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial users.

The training develops skills for a career in management and professional sales, including customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations. The program includes structured support and discussions about objectives and development, leadership development, and opportunities to build community relationships and professional networks. The position involves contact with customers, potentially including minors, and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuables. Sherwin-Williams states that it conducts criminal-history reviews to protect its business, customers, employees, 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.
• 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, 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 all 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 candidate benefits information.
• The company describes flexibility and rewards intended to support employee health and well-being.
• The company offers opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow professionally.
• The company describes an inclusive team and commitment to its communities.

What This Job Offers

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