2026 Leadership Development Program - Automotive
About the role
Sherwin-Williams Leadership Development Program (LDP) is an eight‑week hands‑on training program in an Automotive Branch located in the Mountain Region. Successful candidates will be placed in a training position in an Automotive Branch, with possible relocation to Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, or Utah for the training period and subsequent Assistant Branch Manager placement. The program provides insight into sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning, plus networking opportunities with Marketing, Operations, and R&D. Upon completion, participants move into an available Assistant Branch Manager role; relocation may be required based on business needs. The program is scheduled to begin in 2026. Participants will work with customers (including minors), handle cash and payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise, and other valuables, necessitating a criminal history review. At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people, investing in life, career, and connection.
Responsibilities
- Develop branch market plan based on market conditions, branch mission, and financial objectives
- Implement business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
- Build knowledge of products to ensure effective customer recommendations
- Provide excellent customer service
- Verify that customer orders and transactions are completed and documented accurately
- Maintain branch inventory levels
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security
- Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
- Respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints
- Assist in determining staffing needs and develop work schedules
- Analyze management and financial reports, including financial ratios relative to Profit & Loss (P&L)
- Assist in making deliveries, as needed
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for an employment work visa now or in the future
- Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
- Ability, 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
- Bachelor’s degree by the start of the development program
- Willingness to relocate for the position, if required
Preferred Qualifications
- Willingness to relocate, as required, upon completion of the development program
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Sales, Marketing, Management, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain
- At least one year of experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
- Previous experience working in a team‑oriented setting (work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.)
- At least one year of experience in a leadership role, supervising others, or leading teams
Benefits
Sherwin‑Williams offers a wide range of world‑class benefits covering retirement, health care, total well‑being, daily commute, and more. A general description of benefits can be viewed at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ (click