About the role#
The Management and Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12-week summer program. It provides hands-on experience in retail stores, offering insight into management, sales, and store operations. You will gain exposure to business-to-business sales by traveling with a Sales Representative and working directly with your management team. You will also collaborate with peers on a 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 to ensure a positive experience.
- Maintain product displays and recommend items that meet customer needs.
- Develop a strong understanding of store merchandise to answer inquiries and ensure inventory accuracy.
- Restock shelves and support visual merchandising efforts.
- Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product mixing, and general store maintenance.
- Unload deliveries, organize stockrooms, and support inventory flow.
- Participate in training sessions and follow store policies regarding safety, HR guidelines, and loss prevention.
- Support team members in resolving basic customer concerns and completing shared tasks.
- Collaborate with fellow interns on a team-based project.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be enrolled in a college or university, specifically a rising or current Junior or Senior at the start of the program.
- Ability to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks, including lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently and 70 lbs. on occasion.
- Availability to work all scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
- At least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
- Experience working in a team-oriented setting.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in more than one language, with Spanish proficiency preferred.
- If currently employed at Sherwin-Williams, you must have a "meets expectations" rating on your most recent performance 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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