January 2027 Sales Leadership Development Program (Nashville, TN)

Sherwin-Williams • United States,

3h

About The Position

The Sales Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a 10–12-month program designed to provide structured training, mentorship, and practical experience in sales, customer service, and business operations. Participants complete one assignment within a business group and location, developing sales-process experience and technical product knowledge in the Coil Division. The program location is Nashville, Tennessee, and participants must be willing to relocate if required. Relocation may also be required after program completion.

Participants develop foundational skills to prepare for a Sales Representative role. After successfully completing the program, participants will be eligible to apply for a full-time Sales Representative position, with advancement opportunities across Sherwin-Williams’ global business units. Overnight travel of up to 50% is required. The role involves customer contact and access to company, customer, and payment-related assets; a criminal history review is considered necessary for business and safety reasons.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher by the start of the program.
• Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8.
• Must have at least one year of experience in customer service, retail, or sales.
• Must have at least one year of experience using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and/or Outlook.
• Must be willing to relocate for the program if required.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to relocate, as required, upon completion of the development program.
• Experience in a team-oriented setting, including work experience, extracurricular activities, or military experience.
• Prior work experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in Sherwin-Williams’ products, customers, and sales strategies.
• Support sales initiatives within the assigned technical division and territory.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consultative selling.
• Use CRM tools to document sales activities and manage customer accounts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer solutions.
• Participate in training sessions, field visits, and performance reviews.
• Travel overnight up to 50% of the time as required.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Benefits

• Benefits designed to support health and well-being.
• Retirement and health care benefits.
• Benefits and flexibility to support employees’ health and well-being.
• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow.

What This Job Offers

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