About the role#
The Management and Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12-week summer program. It offers hands-on experience in our retail stores, providing insight into management, sales, and store operations. You will gain exposure to business-to-business and retail environments, travel with a Sales Representative, and work closely with your management team. Interns also complete a project that addresses critical business issues alongside peers.
What you'll do#
- Provide friendly, professional customer service and help resolve concerns.
- Maintain product displays and assist customers with recommendations.
- Develop product knowledge and ensure inventory accuracy.
- Restock shelves and support inventory management.
- Assist with point-of-sale transactions and product mixing.
- Perform general store maintenance.
- Help with unloading deliveries and organizing stockrooms.
- Participate in training sessions and adhere to store policies.
- Collaborate on a team-based project addressing business challenges.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be a rising or current Junior or Senior in a college or university.
- 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.
- Willingness 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, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish.
- If internal, must have a meets expectations rating on your most recent performance appraisal and have completed all required HR Cloud eLearning courses.
Location & details#
- Location: Eugene, Oregon
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Status: 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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