Sales Leadership Development Program - Automotive

Job Description

Sherwin-Williams is seeking motivated individuals with an interest in sales, customer service, and leading a successful team to join our Leadership Development Program (“LDP”). The LDP is an eight (8)-week program offering hands‑on experience in an Automotive Branch, designed to provide participants with a comprehensive learning experience through practical work.

The program provides training in sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning. Participants will have access to professional networking opportunities and will build cross‑functional partnerships with Marketing, Operations, and Research & Development. Upon successful completion, participants will progress into an available Assistant Branch Manager position.

Relocation may be required for the 8‑week training period and subsequent branch assignment. If placement does not occur after the initial 8 weeks, training may continue at other branches within the region based on business needs.

Training program will begin in 2026.

• Wisconsin
• Minnesota
• Illinois
• Iowa
• Michigan
• Indiana
• Nebraska
• Ohio
• South Dakota

• Develop branch market plan based on market conditions, branch mission, and financial objectives.
• Implement business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.
• Build product knowledge to provide effective customer recommendations.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Verify that customer orders and transactions are completed and documented accurately.
• Maintain branch inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security.
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action.
• Respond to and resolve customer and/or employee complaints.
• Assist in determining staffing needs and develop work schedules.
• Analyze management and financial reports, including financial ratios relative to Profit & Loss (“P&L”).
• Assist in making deliveries, as needed.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring sponsorship for an employment work visa now or in the future.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion.
• Must have at least a bachelor’s degree by the start of this program.
• Must be willing to relocate for the position, if required.

• Willingness to relocate upon completion of the development program.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Sales, Marketing, Management, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a retail, sales, or customer service position.
• Experience working in a team‑oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, or military service.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a leadership role, supervising others, or leading teams.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Applicants will never be required to provide payment or sensitive personal information during the application process.