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, gaining insight into business-to-business sales by shadowing a Sales Representative and working directly with the management team. Interns also collaborate on a team-based project to address specific business challenges.
What you'll do#
- Provide friendly and professional assistance to customers in-store and over the phone.
- Maintain product displays and offer recommendations to customers.
- Develop a strong understanding of store merchandise to support inventory management.
- Restock shelves and assist with visual merchandising.
- Process point-of-sale transactions, mix products, and handle general store maintenance.
- Unload deliveries and organize stockrooms.
- Participate in required training sessions and follow store policies.
- Support team members in resolving customer concerns.
- Collaborate on a team project to solve business challenges.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university as a Junior or Senior.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- At least one year of experience in retail, delivery, or customer service.
- Experience working in a team-oriented setting.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in more than one language, including Spanish.
- A valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
- Ability to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks.
- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs on occasion.
- Willingness to work all scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
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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