About the role#
The Sherwin-Williams Management and Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12-week summer program based in Portland, Oregon. This full-time role 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 store leadership. You will also collaborate with other interns on a team-based project that addresses a real business challenge.
What you'll do#
- Provide friendly and professional assistance to customers in-store and over the phone.
- Support sales goals by recommending products and maintaining displays.
- Develop a strong understanding of store merchandise to assist with inventory management and restocking shelves.
- Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product preparation, and paint mixing.
- Help with unloading deliveries and organizing stockrooms.
- Participate in required training sessions and follow all store policies.
- Support team members in resolving basic customer concerns.
- Collaborate with fellow interns on a project to address a business challenge.
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 currently enrolled in a college or university.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. occasionally.
- Willingness to work all scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Internal candidates must have a meets expectations rating on their most recent performance appraisal and have completed all required HR Cloud eLearning courses.
- Preferred: Rising or current Junior or Senior status in college.
- Preferred: Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
- Preferred: At least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
- Preferred: Previous experience in a team-oriented setting.
- Preferred: Ability to read, write, and communicate in more than one language, specifically Spanish.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
- 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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