Sales Development Intern- Kansas City

Sherwin-Williams • Kansas City, KS

102d

About The Position

During the 10-week summer internship program, you will have the opportunity to work side by side with our experienced Store Sales Reps. You will spend your time with your “Mentor” learning the ropes and uncovering what it takes to be a successful Sales professional for Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group. This opportunity could also lead to full-time career opportunities upon graduation! Your summer will start off with a virtual Opening Kickoff event where you will learn all about the Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group and be introduced to all of the exciting items your summer internship will entail. While working side by side with your “Mentor” and other Sherwin-Williams Store Sales Reps, you will be introduced and begin to develop aspects in sales, analytics, marketing activations, training, Key Decision Making (KDM) exposure, business acumen and business communication. Interns will also be exposed to Sherwin-Williams professionals in a variety of functional areas. After participating in all of these learning experiences, you may have the opportunity to visit our main office in Davidson, North Carolina where you can “Create Your Possible” and conduct a presentation on the exciting and new experiences that you learned throughout the summer.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be enrolled in a college or university during the internship.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Must be able to work all scheduled hours which may include weekends.
• Must be able to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks, and lift and/or carry up to 70 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs.
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Have at least one (1) year experience in Customer Services, Sales, Marketing or other Business related field.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook).
• Previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish.
• Be a rising or current Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program.
• Previous relevant internships or co-op experience.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced Store Sales Reps.
• Learn about sales, analytics, and marketing activations.
• Participate in training and develop business acumen.
• Engage in Key Decision Making (KDM) exposure.
• Communicate and collaborate with Sherwin-Williams professionals.
• Conduct a presentation on experiences learned during the internship.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Hands-on experience in a well-known Home Center.
• Potential for full-time career opportunities upon graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed