The Sherwin-Williams Assistant Manager Trainee Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare current employees for a Store Management role in 18-24 months. With Sherwin-Williams' promote-from-within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 6-8-week training.

　　This position's typical schedule is 44 hours per week, which may include evenings and/or weekends.

　　During the program, you will collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business, providing leadership and insight into the development and strategy of that store. Through the course of the program, you will learn all operations, clients, and internal strategy, allowing you to understand the significant part you'll play in the team's success. You will grow the company's market share by selling to large, commercial users such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial users who need large volumes of our high-quality products.

　　Our training experience provides you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in management and professional sales. After you complete the training program, you can count on a career trajectory with a clear beginning and an open end - meaning you shape your future!

　　What you will gain:

　　Limitless Career Opportunities

　　This structured program provides the support you need, including formal discussions to review your objectives & development

　　Leadership Development

　　You'll develop the foundation for what it takes to become a successful leader in our organization

　　We'll teach you how to excel at customer service, sales, and marketing, finance, and operations

　　Professional Networking

　　You will also get out into the community and establish relationships essential to growing our business - and your success

　　Complete training consistent with established program

　　Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability

　　Ensure high levels of customers satisfaction through excellent service

　　Build and maintain knowledge of all products to ensure effective customer recommendations

　　Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers

　　Complete store administration

　　Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security

　　Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards, including promotional packages and sales floor displays

　　Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action

　　Respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints

　　Partner with Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License Must have at least a High School diploma or GED Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams Have previous work experience selling paint and paint related products Have work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management ("CRM") systems Have an associate degree or higher in business, sales, or marketing Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc. Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish

　　Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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