January 2027 Sales Leadership Development Program (Boston, MA)

Sherwin-Williams • United States,

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About The Position

The Sales Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a 10–12-month program that combines structured training, mentorship, and real-world experience to build foundational skills in sales, customer service, and business operations. Participants complete one assignment within a technical division, gaining practical experience in sales and customer service, as well as exposure to the sales process and technical product knowledge. The program prepares participants for a Sales Representative role in a technical division such as Coil, Industrial Wood, General Industrial, Packaging, or Protective & Marine. Participants are assigned to one business group and location for the duration of the program.

The position begins in January 2027 and is based in the General Industrial Division in Boston, Massachusetts. Relocation is required for the program and may be required again after completion. Participants must be willing to travel overnight up to 50% of the time. After successful completion, participants will be eligible to apply for a full-time Sales Representative role, with opportunities for advancement across Sherwin-Williams’ global business units.

The role involves customer contact, which may include minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other items of value. The company has determined that a criminal-history review is necessary to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring employment-visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher by the start of the development 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 all company policies and safety standards.

Benefits

• Benefits designed to support health and well-being.
• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow contributions.
• An inclusive team and commitment to communities.
• A range of benefits that may include retirement, health care, well-being, and commute-related offerings.

What This Job Offers

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