Management and Sales Internship

About the role#

The Management and Sales Internship is a paid, 10 to 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 and retail environments, travel with a Sales Representative, and work with your management team. Interns 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.
• Ensure a welcoming environment and positive customer experience.
• Maintain product displays and recommend items that meet customer needs.
• Contribute to sales goals through effective support.
• Develop a strong understanding of store merchandise to answer inquiries and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Restock shelves, support inventory management, and contribute to visual merchandising.
• Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product mixing, and general store maintenance.
• Help with unloading deliveries, organizing stockrooms, and ensuring efficient inventory flow.
• Participate in required training sessions and adhere to store policies, including safety, HR guidelines, and loss prevention protocols.
• Support team members in resolving basic customer concerns and completing shared tasks.
• Collaborate with fellow interns on a team-based project that addresses a business challenge or store initiative.

What you'll need#

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing 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 and lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 70 lbs. on occasion.
• Willingness to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• At least one year of experience in a delivery, retail, or customer service position.
• Previous experience in a team-oriented setting, such as work, extracurricular activities, or military service.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in more than one language, including Spanish.
• If internal to 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: Little Rock, Arkansas.
• Term: Summer 2027.
• Work Modality: On-site.