2027 Management & Sales Training Program- Raleigh NC

Program Overview

The Sherwin‑Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry‑level position designed to prepare participants for a Store Management role within 18‑24 months. After completing an initial 8‑week training, successful trainees advance to an Assistant Store Manager position. Participants collaborate with store management to oversee a million‑dollar business, learning all aspects of operations, client engagement, and internal strategy while growing market share by selling to large commercial users.

What You Will Gain

• Limitless Career Opportunities: Structured support, formal objective reviews, and clear career trajectory.
• Leadership Development: Foundations for successful leadership, including customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
• Professional Networking: Community engagement and relationship building essential to business growth.

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 provide effective recommendations.
• Develop positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Perform store administration tasks.
• Maintain compliance with policies, safety, loss‑prevention, and security procedures.
• Uphold 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 customer and/or employee complaints.
• Partner with the Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree completed by the start of the program.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb frequently and up to 70 lb occasionally (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in retail, sales, or customer service.
• 1+ year experience in a leadership role, supervising others or leading teams.
• Experience working in a team‑oriented setting (work, extracurricular, military, etc.).
• Previous experience selling paint or paint‑related products.
• Familiarity with timekeeping and/or CRM systems.
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language, including Spanish.

Schedule

Typical schedule is 44 hours per week and may include evenings and/or weekends.

Benefits

Sherwin‑Williams offers a wide range of world‑class benefits covering retirement, health care, total well‑being, and commuting assistance. A general description of benefits is available at myswbenefits.com.