The Sherwin-Williams Company
June 2026 Marketing Leadership Development Program (Cleveland, OH)
The Sherwin-Williams Company, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Overview
Sherwin‑Williams is seeking motivated individuals who have a drive for sales in a business‑to‑business organization to join our Marketing Leadership Development Program. This training program is designed to develop key skills and experience that will lead to a position in the Marketing/Sales path within our Performance Coatings Group, supporting one of our technical divisions which include Automotive Finishes, Coil, Industrial Wood, General Industrial, Packaging or Protective and Marine.
Program Details The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is an 8–12‑month program that will expose participants to the various aspects of the Performance Coatings Group. Participants will rotate through three Marketing disciplines: Strategic, Field, and Communications/Digital, during their duration of the program. They will report to one manager throughout the program. Participants should be open to initial relocation for program and possible long‑term relocation for post‑program positions. This position will support the Automotive Finishes, Protective and Marine, or PCG Group division.
Responsibilities
Rotate through Strategic, Field, and Communications/Digital marketing disciplines.
Report to one manager throughout the program.
Support the Automotive Finishes, Protective and Marine, or PCG Group division.
Open to initial relocation for the program and possible long‑term relocation for post‑program positions.
Contact other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value; such access may be supervised or unsupervised.
What you will gain
Become affluent in various marketing disciplines to promote business growth and customer reach.
Build knowledge and understanding of Sherwin‑Williams marketing process, business operations, paint products, market segments, customers, and go‑to‑market strategy.
Excel at communications and digital marketing to promote product success in our markets.
Professional networking opportunities to build cross‑functional partnerships.
Following completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to apply for a post‑program promotion on the Marketing/Sales track, including but not limited to Marketing Specialist, Product Analyst, Communications Specialist, Sales Representative.
Minimum Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a bachelor’s degree by the start of this development program in June.
GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Previous experience in marketing, sales and/or customer service obtained through real work experience or internships.
Must be open to relocation based on business need for this position, and again for post program position and promotional opportunities.
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
Must have at least one year of work experience using Microsoft Office Products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and/or Outlook).
Must be willing to travel as required for this position.
Contact other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value; such access may be supervised or unsupervised.
Preferred Qualifications
Have a bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or marketing.
Have at least one year of prior work experience in sales, marketing, customer service, retail, operations, or management.
Have prior experience working in a team‑oriented setting, including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
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Program Details The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is an 8–12‑month program that will expose participants to the various aspects of the Performance Coatings Group. Participants will rotate through three Marketing disciplines: Strategic, Field, and Communications/Digital, during their duration of the program. They will report to one manager throughout the program. Participants should be open to initial relocation for program and possible long‑term relocation for post‑program positions. This position will support the Automotive Finishes, Protective and Marine, or PCG Group division.
Responsibilities
Rotate through Strategic, Field, and Communications/Digital marketing disciplines.
Report to one manager throughout the program.
Support the Automotive Finishes, Protective and Marine, or PCG Group division.
Open to initial relocation for the program and possible long‑term relocation for post‑program positions.
Contact other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value; such access may be supervised or unsupervised.
What you will gain
Become affluent in various marketing disciplines to promote business growth and customer reach.
Build knowledge and understanding of Sherwin‑Williams marketing process, business operations, paint products, market segments, customers, and go‑to‑market strategy.
Excel at communications and digital marketing to promote product success in our markets.
Professional networking opportunities to build cross‑functional partnerships.
Following completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to apply for a post‑program promotion on the Marketing/Sales track, including but not limited to Marketing Specialist, Product Analyst, Communications Specialist, Sales Representative.
Minimum Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a bachelor’s degree by the start of this development program in June.
GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Previous experience in marketing, sales and/or customer service obtained through real work experience or internships.
Must be open to relocation based on business need for this position, and again for post program position and promotional opportunities.
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
Must have at least one year of work experience using Microsoft Office Products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and/or Outlook).
Must be willing to travel as required for this position.
Contact other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value; such access may be supervised or unsupervised.
Preferred Qualifications
Have a bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or marketing.
Have at least one year of prior work experience in sales, marketing, customer service, retail, operations, or management.
Have prior experience working in a team‑oriented setting, including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
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