2026 Management & Sales Training Program

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated,
entry-level position designed to prepare you 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 8-week training.
Start Date: Summer 2026
 
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. 

 
Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access
to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information,
store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or
unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal
history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation
and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s customers, staff,
employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.


At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring
and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make
the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent
and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our
business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its
stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people.
Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you
in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and
well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your
contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader
communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their
families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide
range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care,
from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general
description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/
[http://www.myswbenefits.com/]. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings
that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case
and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range.
The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors
considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and
training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational
needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable
geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may
be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed
is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to
modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to
applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for
employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and
the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All
qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be
discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age,
pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration
prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local
employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected
Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a
candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive
personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or
bank account numbers during the application process.