About the role#
The Management and Sales Summer Internship is a paid, 10-12 week program. It offers hands-on experience in retail stores, providing insight into management, sales, and store operations. You will gain exposure to business-to-business and retail environments, travel with a Sales Representative, and work with store management. You will also collaborate with peers on a project that addresses 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.
- Develop a strong understanding of store merchandise to answer inquiries and ensure inventory accuracy.
- Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product preparation and mixing, and general store maintenance.
- Restock shelves and support inventory management and visual merchandising.
- Help with unloading deliveries and organizing stockrooms.
- Participate in training sessions and follow store policies regarding safety, HR guidelines, and loss prevention.
- Support team members in resolving customer concerns and completing shared tasks.
- Collaborate on a team-based project and present outcomes.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be enrolled in a college or university as a rising or current Junior or Senior.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Willingness to work all scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
- At least one year of experience in a delivery, retail, or customer service position.
- Previous experience in a team-oriented setting.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in more than one language, including Spanish.
- Internal candidates must have a meets expectations rating or higher on their most recent performance appraisal and have completed all required HR Cloud eLearning courses.
Location & details#
- Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Majors: Business Administration, Marketing
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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