About the role#
The Management and Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12 week summer program based in Portland, Oregon. This full-time, on-site role provides hands-on experience in retail store operations, sales, and management. You will gain insight into a career in outside sales by shadowing a Sales Representative and working directly with the store management team. Interns also collaborate on a team project to address a real business challenge or store initiative.
What you'll do#
- Provide friendly and professional assistance to customers in-store and over the phone.
- Maintain product displays and recommend items that meet customer needs.
- Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product mixing, and general store maintenance.
- Unload deliveries, organize stockrooms, and manage inventory flow.
- Work with fellow interns on a team-based project to solve a business challenge.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least eighteen years of age.
- Must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion.
- Must hold a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
- At least one year of experience in a delivery, retail, or customer service position.
- Ability to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Oregon.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
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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