2026 Sales Leadership Development Program - Automotive

About the role

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) at Sherwin-Williams is an eight-week program designed to provide successful candidates with a comprehensive learning experience through practical experience in an Automotive Branch. Participants will gain essential insight into sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning to support operations.

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
• Aid in determining staffing needs and developing work schedules
• Analyze management and financial reports, including financial ratios relative to Profit & Loss ("P&L")
• Assist in making deliveries, as needed

Qualifications

• 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 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
• Must have at least a bachelor's degree by the start of this development program
• Willingness to relocate for this position, if required

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to relocate, as required, upon completion of the development program
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Sales, Marketing, Management, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain
• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
• Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. We believe in the power of our people to make a difference, and we invest in their health, well-being, and career growth. We offer a wide range of benefits to support your life and career, including retirement plans, health care, and more. For more information, visit myswbenefits.com.