Product Marketing Co-Op Interior Architectural Paint

The Product Marketing Co-Op - Interior Architectural Paint within the Global Architectural Product Development Team at Sherwin-Williams will play a key role in supporting strategic marketing initiatives across product commercialization, product line management, and brand awareness efforts for leading brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Valspar®, HGTV Home® by Sherwin-Williams, and Dutch Boy®. Responsibilities include contributing to competitive analysis, label development, and the creation of sales collateral. This is a year-round co-op opportunity based at our Cleveland Headquarters. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS  

• Support Product Lifecycle Management: Assist the Interior Architectural Paint Team in overseeing the full lifecycle of product lines, including development, launch, maintenance, and rationalization strategies. 

• Lead Competitive Analysis Efforts: Conduct in-depth market assessments, competitive pricing analyses, and retail audits to identify trends, opportunities, and threats within the paint category. 

• Participate in Product Evaluation Sessions: Engage in hands-on application and testing of products at our lab facility to assess performance, quality, and customer experience. 

• Analyze Business and Financial Data: Pull and interpret key business and financial reports to support strategic decision-making and performance tracking. 

• Assist with Marketing Communication Management: Work closely with the Marketing Communications team on packaging development, catalog updates, and the creation of marketing assets to support brand initiatives. 

• Engage with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with internal stakeholders across Brand/Channel Marketing, Sales, Technical Services, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure alignment and execution of business objectives. 

1. FORMAL EDUCATION: 

• Required: 

• Current Sophomore or Junior student pursing a degree in Marketing or Business-related field 

• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks in a fast-paced environment 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Must be available to work as close to 37.5 hours per week as possible during the summer and 20-25 hours per week during the school year 

1. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 

• Required: 

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal 

• Proficient in MS Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn 

• Organized, strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize 

• Analytical and metrics-driven with a strategic mindset 

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