Pricing Intern - Performance Coatings Group

The Sherwin-Williams PCG (Performance Coatings Group) Pricing Internship Program is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in pricing strategy, analytics, & operations.

The 12-week program features a focused experience in pricing with cross-functional exposure to other functions (Finance, Marketing, Sales, Operations, & Data Science) to develop the foundation for what it takes to become a successful leader in our organization.

You will gain meaningful exposure to the processes and technology that drive financial results for the business, all while developing the skills necessary for a successful career.  You will also have the opportunity to visit locations (Stores, Branches, Facilities) to gain an understanding of the different Business Units (Protective & Marine, General Industrial, Industrial Wood, Automotive Finishes).

This internship program is scheduled to take place during summer of 2026.  The individual selected for this role will primarily work at the Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters.  All hires must go through a background check before the start of employment.

Additional Information

The travel for this position is 10%.

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113.

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

Day to Day Responsibilities
The intern will work alongside the pricing team members and help design strategic price recommendation models for customer quotes and help build analytical price reporting dashboards within Business Intelligence software.

Leadership Development
You will complete a project to contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes, allowing you to see the significant role our employees play in Sherwin-Williams' success.

Professional Networking
Partner with cross-functional Business Unit leaders across Pricing, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Operations, IT, & Data Science.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
  Enrolled in a Master’s level program with analytical focus
  Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook)
  Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total of 12 weeks

Preferred Qualification: 

• Have a Master’s degree or higher
• Have a bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, economics or business
• Have advanced Microsoft Office/365 skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Have Data understanding, modeling, and analysis experience 
• Have experience with BI (Business Intelligence) software (Tableau, MicroStrategy, Qlik, Power BI, Business Objects, etc.)
• Have working knowledge of programming languages (Python, R, or similar.)
• Have experience with AI (Artificial Intelligence) or ML (Machine Learning)
• Have beginner level of statistical knowledge and experience with statistical software (SAS, JMP, SPSS, Minitab, etc.)
• Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Have previous Sherwin-Williams internship or co-op experience 

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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