About the role#
The Management and Sales Summer Internship is a paid 10-12 week program. It offers hands-on experience in our retail stores, providing insight into management, sales, and store operations. You will work in a paint store to gain practical business-to-business and retail experience. Interns spend time with a Sales Representative to learn about outside sales and collaborate with peers on a project that addresses a real business challenge. This program is for current college students, not graduates.
What you'll do#
- Provide friendly and professional assistance to customers in-store and over the phone.
- Maintain product displays and contribute to sales goals.
- Assist with point-of-sale transactions and product mixing.
- Support inventory management and visual merchandising efforts.
- Participate in a team-based project that addresses a real business challenge.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 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 70 lbs. on occasion.
- Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
- At least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Logistics, or Operations Management.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
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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