About the role#
The Sherwin-Williams 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 work alongside management teams and travel with Sales Representatives to learn about business-to-business and retail environments. Interns also collaborate on a team-based project that addresses a real business challenge. Following the program, interns are encouraged to apply to the full-time Management and Sales Training Program.
What you'll do#
- Provide friendly and professional assistance to customers in-store and over the phone.
- Maintain product displays and recommend items to customers.
- Develop a strong understanding of store merchandise.
- Restock shelves, support inventory management, and contribute to visual merchandising.
- Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product mixing, and general store maintenance.
- Unload deliveries, organize stockrooms, and manage inventory flow.
- Participate in training sessions and follow store policies.
- Support team members in resolving customer concerns and completing shared tasks.
- Collaborate with fellow interns on a project addressing a business challenge.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be a rising or current Junior or Senior in college or university.
- Must be enrolled in a college or university program, such as Business Administration, Marketing, or Communications.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in more than one language, with preference for Spanish proficiency.
- At least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
- Previous experience working in a team-oriented setting.
- A valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
- 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.
- Internal candidates must have a meets expectations rating or higher on their most recent performance appraisal and have completed all required HR Cloud eLearning courses.
Location & details#
- Location: Sacramento, California.
- 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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