About the role#
The Management and Sales Internship is a 10-12 week paid summer program. It provides hands-on experience in retail store operations, sales, and management. You will gain insight into outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative and working directly with the store management team. Interns also complete a team-based project that addresses a real business challenge or store initiative.
What you'll do#
- Provide friendly and professional assistance to customers in-store and over the phone.
- Maintain product displays and recommend items that meet customer needs.
- Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product mixing, and general store maintenance.
- Support inventory management, restock shelves, and organize stockrooms.
- Participate in required training and follow safety, HR, and loss prevention policies.
- Collaborate with fellow interns to contribute ideas and present project outcomes.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be currently enrolled in a college or university, ideally as a rising or current Junior or Senior.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Willingness to work scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Preferred: Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
- Preferred: At least one year of experience in retail, delivery, or customer service.
- Preferred: Ability to read, write, and communicate in Spanish.
- Internal candidates must have a rating of at least “meets expectations” on their most recent appraisal and have completed all required HR Cloud eLearning courses.
Location & details#
- Location: Schaumburg, Illinois.
- 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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