About the role#
The 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 work in a paint store environment, travel with a Sales Representative to gain insight into outside sales, and spend structured time with the management team. Interns also collaborate on a team-based business project to address real store initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Provide friendly and professional customer assistance in-store and over the phone.
- Maintain product displays and offer product recommendations.
- Develop product knowledge and ensure inventory accuracy.
- Restock shelves and support general inventory management.
- Assist with point-of-sale transactions and product mixing.
- Help unload deliveries and organize stockrooms.
- Participate in training and follow all store policies.
- Support team members with customer concerns.
- Collaborate with peers on a team-based business project.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university, specifically as a rising or current Junior or Senior.
- At least eighteen years of age.
- Ability to work all scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks, including lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently and 70 lbs. on occasion.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- At least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
- Previous experience in a team-oriented setting.
- A valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
- Ability to communicate in more than one language, including Spanish.
- For internal candidates: a rating of at least meets expectations on your most recent performance appraisal and completion of all HR Cloud eLearning courses.
Location & details#
- Location: Evansville, Indiana.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
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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