About the role#
The Sherwin-Williams Management and Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12 week summer program. It offers hands-on experience in retail stores, providing insight into management, sales, and store operations. You will gain experience in business-to-business and retail environments. The program includes traveling with a Sales Representative to learn about outside sales and working closely with your management team. You will also collaborate with peers on a project that addresses a real business challenge or store initiative.
What you'll do#
- Provide friendly, professional assistance to customers in-store and over the phone.
- Maintain product displays and recommend items that meet customer needs.
- Support sales goals through effective service.
- Learn store merchandise to answer inquiries and ensure inventory accuracy.
- Restock shelves, manage inventory, and contribute to visual merchandising.
- Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product mixing, and general store maintenance.
- Unload deliveries, organize stockrooms, and ensure efficient inventory flow.
- Participate in training sessions and follow store policies regarding safety, HR guidelines, and loss prevention.
- Work with team members to resolve customer concerns and complete shared tasks.
- Collaborate on a team-based project addressing a business challenge.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a college or university.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently and 70 lbs occasionally.
- Willingness to work scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
- For internal candidates: a "meets expectations" rating on your most recent performance appraisal and completion of all required HR Cloud eLearning courses.
- Preferred: Rising or current Junior or Senior status.
- Preferred: Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
- Preferred: At least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
- Preferred: Experience in a team-oriented setting.
- Preferred: Ability to read, write, and communicate in Spanish.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, 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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