About the role#
The Sherwin-Williams Management and Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12-week summer program. It provides hands-on experience in retail store operations, sales, and management. You will gain insight into a career in outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative and working directly with your management team. Interns also complete a team-based project that addresses specific business challenges.
What you'll do#
- Provide friendly and professional customer service to all visitors.
- Maintain product displays and offer recommendations to customers.
- Develop a strong understanding of store merchandise and inventory.
- Restock shelves and support general inventory management.
- Assist with point-of-sale transactions and product mixing.
- Help unload deliveries and organize stockrooms.
- Participate in required training and follow safety, HR, and loss prevention protocols.
- Support team members in resolving customer concerns.
- Collaborate with peers on a project addressing business challenges.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship.
- Currently enrolled in a college or university as a rising or current Junior or Senior.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration or Marketing.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally.
- Willingness to work scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
- At least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
- Previous experience working in a team-oriented setting.
- Ability to communicate in Spanish.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Status: Full-time, paid internship
About Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams manufactures paints, coatings, and adhesives for a global market. Founded in 1866, the company maintains its headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. It operates 130 distribution centers and over 5,000 retail locations. The organization employs more than 50,000 people and specializes in industrial and marine coatings alongside product finishes for original equipment manufacturers.
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