Performance Coatings Group Pricing Intern

Sherwin-Williams • Cleveland, OH

98d

About The Position

The Sherwin-Williams PCG (Performance Coatings Group) Pricing Internship Program is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in pricing strategy, analytics, & operations. The 12-week program features a focused experience in pricing with cross-functional exposure to other functions (Finance, Marketing, Sales, Operations, & Data Science) to develop the foundation for what it takes to become a successful leader in our organization. You will gain meaningful exposure to the processes and technology that drive financial results for the business, all while developing the skills necessary for a successful career. You will also have the opportunity to visit locations (Stores, Branches, Facilities) to gain an understanding of the different Business Units (Protective & Marine, General Industrial, Industrial Wood, Automotive Finishes). This internship program is scheduled to take place during summer of 2026. The individual selected for this role will primarily work at the Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters (1426 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113). All hires must go through a background check before the start of employment.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
• Enrolled in a Master's level program with analytical focus.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook).
• Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total of 12 weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Have a Master's degree or higher.
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, economics or business.
• Have advanced Microsoft Office/365 skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Have data understanding, modeling, and analysis experience.
• Have experience with BI (Business Intelligence) software (Tableau, MicroStrategy, Qlik, Power BI, Business Objects, etc.).
• Have working knowledge of programming languages (Python, R, or similar).
• Have experience with AI (Artificial Intelligence) or ML (Machine Learning).
• Have beginner level of statistical knowledge and experience with statistical software (SAS, JMP, SPSS, Minitab, etc.).
• Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Have previous Sherwin-Williams Corporate Finance Internship Program experience.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the pricing team members to design strategic price recommendation models for customer quotes.
• Help build analytical price reporting dashboards within Business Intelligence software.
• Complete a project to contribute to the continuous improvement of processes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree