2026 Management & Sales Training Program (Portland) at Sherwin-Williams

Description 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 positions 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. Through the course of the program you will learn all operations clients and internal strategy allowing you to understand the significant part youll play in the teams success. You will grow the companys 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 This structured program provides the support you need including formal discussions to review your objectives & development Leadership Development Youll develop the foundation for what it takes to become a successful leader in our organization Well teach you how to excel at customer service sales and marketing finance and operations Professional Networking You will also get out into the community and establish relationships essential to growing our business - and your success. Job duties involve contact with customers which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods electronic equipment personal information store merchandise and other items of value and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Companys customers staff employees vendors contractors and the general public.ResponsibilitiesComplete training consistent with established programSupport business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitabilityEnsure high levels of customers satisfaction through excellent serviceBuild and maintain knowledge of all products to ensure effective customer recommendationsBuild positive relationships with wholesale and retail customersComplete store administrationEnsure compliance with policies and procedures including safety loss prevention and securityMaintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards including promotional packages and sales floor displaysSupport employee training development performance management and corrective actionRespond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaintsPartner with Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market shareQualificationsMinimum Requirements:Must be at least eighteen (18) years of ageMust be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the futureMust have a valid unrestricted Drivers LicenseMust have at least a bachelors degree by the start of this development programMust 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 occasionPreferred Qualifications:Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail sales or customer service positionHave at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s) supervising others or leading teamsHave 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 productsHave work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management (CRM) systemsWillingness to relocate for future job opportunitiesAbility to read write comprehend and communicate in more than one languageAbility to read write comprehend and communicate in Spanish#SHWEarlyTalent Key Skills Revenue Growth,Adult Learning Principles,Management Training,Product Knowledge,Sales Meetings,Account Management,E Learning,Territory,Product Training,Sales Goals,Sales Process,Sales Organisation,Sales Training Program,Direct Reports,Training Materials Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1