Join the Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Leadership Training Program, an exciting entry-level opportunity designed to equip you with the skills necessary for a Store Management role within 18-24 months. Experience our promote-from-within culture, which will enable you to advance to an Assistant Store Manager position after successfully completing the initial 6-8 weeks of training. This program involves a typical schedule of 44 hours per week, including evenings and/or weekends. As a participant, you'll work alongside store management to oversee a million-dollar business, providing valuable leadership and insights into store development and strategies. You'll learn about operations, client engagement, and internal strategies, preparing you for a key role in the team's success. Your efforts will focus on growing market share through sales to significant commercial users, including painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers. The training experience will provide you with essential skills for a fulfilling career in management and professional sales. Upon completion of the program, you will shape your future with a clear career trajectory! What You Will Gain: Limitless Career Opportunities: Our structured program supports your development with reviews of objectives. Leadership Development: Build the foundation for successful leadership; excel in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations. Professional Networking: Engage in the community and establish relationships vital to your success and business growth. At Sherwin-Williams, we are dedicated to inspiring and improving the world through our high-quality products. We recognize that our employees are central to our success and we invest in you: Life with rewards, benefits, and flexibility to support your health and well-being. Career options that enable learning, skill development, and increased contributions. Connection to an inclusive team committed to community engagement. Your future is here... let's create your Possible! Our mission includes helping employees and their families achieve healthier lives, smarter savings, and enhanced well-being, supported by a variety of top-tier benefits. For more detailed information about our benefits, please visit our website. Key responsibilities include: Complete training consistent with the established program. Support business strategies to boost sales and profitability. Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction through excellent service. Build and maintain extensive product knowledge to make effective recommendations. Develop strong relationships with both wholesale and retail customers. Handle store administration efficiently. Ensure compliance with policies related to safety, loss prevention, and security. Uphold outstanding store conditions and visual merchandising standards. Assist in employee training, development, performance management, and corrective actions. Address and resolve our customer and/or employee concerns promptly. Collaborate with the Store Manager to conduct outside sales calls to enhance market share. Minimum Requirements: Must be at least eighteen (18) years old. Legally authorized to work in the country without requiring sponsorship for employment Visa status. Valid, unrestricted Driver's License. Bachelor's degree required by start of the program. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently and 70 lbs occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience in retail, sales, or customer service roles. One year of experience in leadership roles, supervising or leading teams. Background in team-oriented environments through work, extracurriculars, or military service. Experience in selling paint and related products. Familiarity with timekeeping or customer relationship management systems. Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities. Proficiency in more than one language, particularly Spanish, is a plus.