June 2025 Leadership Development Program- Sales

WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS! 

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show! 

Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Sherwin-Williams is seeking motivated individuals who have a drive for sales in a business-to-business organization to join our Sales Leadership Development Program. This training program is designed to develop key skills and experience that will lead to a Sales Representative position within our Performance Coatings Group, supporting one of our technical divisions which include Coil, Industrial Wood, General Industrial, Packaging or Protective and Marine. 

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a 10–12-month program that will expose participants to the various aspects of the Performance Coatings Group. Participants will spend the full program in one assignment that will provide a deep-dive experience in Sales. LDP participant’s will be in one position for the entire program until post program placement. 

Participants should be open to initial relocation for program and possible long-term relocation for post program positions. The program is "hosted" by our different Business Groups including General Industrial, Protective and Marine Coatings, Coil Coatings, General Packaging, and Industrial Wood. Our trainees are matched with one of our groups and locations. Relocation is a requirement for this program. 

Please review the list of possible locations on the job posting. 

*You must be willing to relocate to ANY one of these location* 

•    Dallas, TX
•    Chicago, IL
•    Dallas, TX
•    Detroit, MI
•    Portland, OR
•    Richmond, VA
•    San Antonio, TX
•    Sacramento, CA
•    Madison, WI 
•    Milwaukee, WI
•    Atlanta, GA
•    Cincinnati, OH
•    San Leandro/Oakland, CA
•    Indianapolis, IN
 

Our participants should also have the ability to travel overnight, up to 50% of the time. 

What you will gain: 

The Leadership Development Program is a 10-12-month program designed to develop key skills and experience that will lead to a Sales Representative position in our Performance Coatings Group, supporting one of our technical divisions 

• Become an effective business leader in technical sales, customer service, and business-to-business relationships. 
• Build knowledge and understanding of Sherwin-Williams sales process, business operations, paint products, market segments, customers, and go-to-market strategy 
• Excel at sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning (or business operations)
• Professional networking opportunities to build cross-functional partnerships 

Following successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to apply for a post-program promotion as a Sales Representative. 

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must have a bachelor's degree by the start of this development program
• Must have 2.8 GPA or higher
• Must have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
• Must be open to relocation based on business need for this position, and upon completion of this development program again for post program position and promotional opportunities 
• Must have a valid and unrestricted driver’s license 
• Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future 
• Must of 18 years of age or older 
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook) 
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks, and lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. frequentl