About the role#
The Management and Sales Summer Internship is a paid, 10-12-week program focused on retail store operations. You will gain hands-on experience in business-to-business sales, marketing, and store management. Interns work alongside management teams and travel with Sales Representatives to understand the industry. You will also collaborate with peers on a project that addresses a real business challenge or store initiative.
What you'll do#
- Provide friendly assistance to customers in-store and over the phone.
- Maintain product displays and recommend items that meet customer needs.
- Develop a strong understanding of merchandise to answer inquiries and ensure inventory accuracy.
- Restock shelves and support visual merchandising efforts.
- Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product mixing, and general store maintenance.
- Help unload deliveries and organize stockrooms to ensure efficient inventory flow.
- Participate in training sessions regarding safety, HR guidelines, and loss prevention.
- Support team members in resolving customer concerns and completing shared tasks.
- Collaborate on a team-based project to solve a specific business challenge.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a college or university as a rising or current Junior or Senior.
- Pursuing a major in Business Administration or Marketing.
- At least eighteen years of age.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- At least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
- Previous experience in a team-oriented setting.
- A valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in both English and Spanish.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally.
- Willingness to work all scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Internal candidates must have a meets expectations rating on their most recent appraisal and have completed all required HR Cloud eLearning courses.
Location & details#
- Location: Fresno, 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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