Pricing Intern - Performance Coatings Group

Sherwin-Williams • Cleveland, OH

22h • Onsite

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. All hires must go through a background check before the start of employment. Additional Information The travel for this position is 10%. This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113. Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

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 (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
• 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 internship or co-op experience

Responsibilities

• The intern will work alongside the pricing team members and help design strategic price recommendation models for customer quotes and help build analytical price reporting dashboards within Business Intelligence software.
• You will complete a project to contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes, allowing you to see the significant role our employees play in Sherwin-Williams' success.
• Partner with cross-functional Business Unit leaders across Pricing, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Operations, IT, & Data Science.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees