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Management & Sales Training Program

The Sherwin-Williams Company, Bradenton, FL, United States


Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare you for a Store Management role in 18-24 months. With Sherwin-Williams' promote‑from‑within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 8‑week training.

This position's typical schedule is 44 hours per week, which may include evenings and/or weekends.

During the program, you will collaborate with store management to oversee a million‑dollar business, providing leadership and insight into the development and strategy of that store. You will learn all operations, clients, and internal strategy, allowing you to understand the significant part you'll play in the team's success. You will grow the company's market share by selling to large commercial users such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial users who need large volumes of our high‑quality products.

Our training experience provides you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in management and professional sales. After you complete the training program, you can count on a career trajectory with a clear beginning and an open end – meaning you shape your future!

What You Will Gain

Limitless career opportunities

Structured program support and formal development discussions

Leadership development and foundation for becoming a successful leader

Training in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations

Professional networking with community and business relationships

Job Responsibilities

Complete training consistent with the established program

Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability

Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service

Build and maintain knowledge of all products to ensure effective customer recommendations

Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers

Complete store administration tasks

Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security

Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards, including promotional packages and sales floor displays

Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action

Respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints

Partner with Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share

Maintain consistent background and criminal history review as required for safety and protection of the business

Minimum 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

Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License

Must have at least a bachelor's degree by the start of this development program

Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion

Preferred Qualifications

Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position

Have at least one (1) year of experience in a leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams

Have previous experience working in a team‑oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.

Have previous work experience selling paint and paint‑related products

Have work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management ("CRM") systems

Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish

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