STORE MANAGEMENT & SALES TRAINING PROGRAM

Company: Sherwin-Williams
Location: Verona
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

The Store Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare you for a Store Management role in 18-24 months. With our promote-from-within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 6-8-week training. This position's 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. You will learn all operations, clients, and internal strategy, allowing you to understand the significant part you'll play in the team's success. You will grow the company's 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
• Leadership Development
• Professional Networking Minimum Requirements:
  • 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 have at least a bachelor's degree by the start of this development program
  • 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 Preferred Qualifications:
    • Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
    • Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
    • Have 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 products
    • Have work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management ('CRM') systems
    • Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities
    • Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
    • Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish

Keywords: Sherwin-Williams, Waukesha , STORE MANAGEMENT & SALES TRAINING PROGRAM, Hospitality & Tourism , Verona, Wisconsin