2027 Management & Sales Training Program

Sherwin-Williams • Atascadero, CA

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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 successful completion of the initial eight-week training, participants may progress into an Assistant Store Manager position. The program provides training in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations, with structured discussions to review objectives and development.

Participants collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business and contribute to the store’s development and strategy. They learn store operations, customer needs, and internal strategy, and help grow market share by selling products to commercial users, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers. They also build relationships in the community and support store employees’ development.

The typical schedule is 44 hours per week and may include evenings and/or weekends. Duties involve customer contact, including possible contact with minors, and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuables. The company states that criminal-history review is necessary 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 needing 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 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.
• 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/or employee complaints.
• Partner with the Store Manager on outside sales calls to increase market share.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits, including offerings related to retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting.
• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow professionally.
• A supportive, inclusive team and commitment to the community.

What This Job Offers

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