2025 Sales Leadership Development Program - Automotive - The Sherwin-Williams Company
Canton, OH
About the Job
Sherwin-Williams is seeking motivated individuals with an interest in sales, customer service, leading a successful team to join our Leadership Development Program ("LDP"). LDP is an eight (8) week program offering hands-on experience working in an Automotive Branch designed to provide successful candidates with a comprehensive learning experience through practical experience.
Successful candidates will be placed in training position in an Automotive Branch in the North-Western Region
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio
During this program, participants will gain essential insight into sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning to support operations. Participants will also have access to professional networking opportunities to build cross-functional partnerships with Marketing, Operations, and Research & Development.
Our training experience provides you with skills necessary for a successful career in management and professional sales. Upon successful completion of the 8-week training program, participants will progress into an available Assistant Branch Manager position.
This position requires relocation for the training period and for placement into Assistant Branch Manager upon successful completion of the LDP.
LDP's will support Branch Managers in essential aspects of branch operations including the following functions:
Develop branch market plan based on market conditions, branch mission, and financial objectives
Implement business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
Build knowledge of products to ensure effective customer recommendations
Provide excellent customer service
Verify that customer orders and transactions are completed and documented accurately
Maintain branch inventory levels
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security
Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
Respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints
Assist in determining staffing needs and develop work schedules
Analyze management and financial reports, including financial ratios relative to Profit & Loss ("P&L")
Assist in making deliveries, as needed
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 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
Must have at least a bachelor's degree by the start of this development program
Must be willing to relocate for this position, if required
Preferred Qualifications
Willingness to relocate, as required, upon completion of the development program
Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Sales, Marketing, Management, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain
Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
ABOUT US
Here, we believe there's not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there's a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabi
Successful candidates will be placed in training position in an Automotive Branch in the North-Western Region
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio
During this program, participants will gain essential insight into sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning to support operations. Participants will also have access to professional networking opportunities to build cross-functional partnerships with Marketing, Operations, and Research & Development.
Our training experience provides you with skills necessary for a successful career in management and professional sales. Upon successful completion of the 8-week training program, participants will progress into an available Assistant Branch Manager position.
This position requires relocation for the training period and for placement into Assistant Branch Manager upon successful completion of the LDP.
LDP's will support Branch Managers in essential aspects of branch operations including the following functions:
Develop branch market plan based on market conditions, branch mission, and financial objectives
Implement business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
Build knowledge of products to ensure effective customer recommendations
Provide excellent customer service
Verify that customer orders and transactions are completed and documented accurately
Maintain branch inventory levels
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security
Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
Respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints
Assist in determining staffing needs and develop work schedules
Analyze management and financial reports, including financial ratios relative to Profit & Loss ("P&L")
Assist in making deliveries, as needed
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 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
Must have at least a bachelor's degree by the start of this development program
Must be willing to relocate for this position, if required
Preferred Qualifications
Willingness to relocate, as required, upon completion of the development program
Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Sales, Marketing, Management, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain
Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
ABOUT US
Here, we believe there's not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there's a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabi
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