Assistant Manager Trainee
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Retail
Retail & Store Manager -
Management
Retail & Store Manager
The Sherwin-Williams Assistant Manager Trainee Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare current employees for a Store Management role in 18-24 months. With Sherwin-Williams’ promote-from-within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 6-8-week training. This position’s typical schedule is 44 hours per week, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
During the program, you will collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business, providing leadership and insight into the development and strategy of that store. You will learn all operations, clients, and internal strategy, understanding your significant role in the team’s success. You will grow the company’s market share by selling to large, commercial users such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other large-volume clients of our high-quality products.
Our training provides you with skills for a successful career in management and professional sales. After completing the program, you can shape your career trajectory with a clear beginning and an open end—your future is in your hands!
What you will gain:- Limitless Career Opportunities: This structured program offers support, including formal discussions to review your objectives and development.
- Leadership Development: Develop the foundation to become a successful leader in our organization. We teach customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
- Professional Networking: Engage with the community to build relationships that grow our business and your success.
This position is eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage, FSAs, disability coverage, retirement plans, and more. Additional benefits include generous time off, including personal leave, parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.
Job duties involve contact with customers, access to cash and payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise, and other valuables. To protect our business, a criminal history review is necessary.
Responsibilities include:- Must be at least 18 years old
- Legally authorized to work without sponsorship
- Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
- High School diploma or GED
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 70 lbs. occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation
- If internal, received at least a “meets expectations” rating on recent performance appraisal
- Completed all required HR Cloud eLearning courses if internal
- At least one year in retail, sales, or customer service
- Leadership experience supervising others or leading teams
- Experience selling paint and related products
- Experience with CRM systems or timekeeping
- Associate degree or higher in business, sales, or marketing
- Experience working in team settings, including extracurriculars or military service
- Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
- Multilingual abilities, especially in Spanish
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