Management Training Program (Entry Level New Grads)

Recognized among Fortune Magazine's Top Companies to Work For in 2006, The Sherwin-Williams Company is the world's leader in quality coatings products.  Founded in 1866, we are ranked among the U.S. Fortune 400 Companies with annual revenues consistently exceeding $7 billion. S-W currently operates over 3000 company-owned stores and 1700 sales territories in all 50 states. We also have a significant presence in Canada and Latin America with product distribution throughout Asia, the Pacific and Europe. 

 

Our Management Training Program is designed to provide you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in management and/or outside professional sales.  The Program includes self-study modules, structured on-the-job training, classroom instruction at our regional training facilities, and job certification, as well as ongoing education throughout your career.  Training topics include: credit management, human resources management, professional sales, profit and loss, merchandising, and customer service.

 

Growing a Career in Management

 

If you think you?ve got what it takes to be a troubleshooter, ?marketer?, trainer, systems analyst, creative problem solver, strategist, and an all-encompassing leader of the pack, you could be part of the Sherwin-Williams management team.  As a Sherwin-Williams Manager, you?ll have the opportunity to oversee and manage a million dollar business, providing leadership and insight into the development and strategy of ?your? store.  (Average store sales are $1 million.)

 

Growing a Career in Sales

 

Many management trainees choose a path that leads to a career in professional sales.  Sherwin-Williams? sales professionals grow the company?s market share by selling to large, commercial users, such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial users who need large volumes of our high quality products.  Generally, sales professionals ply their trade in specific regions or territories.  Management trainees are eligible for professional sales positions once a track record of success within the stores has been established.

 

To join our Management Training Program, you must have entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrated leadership ability, and work experience in customer service and/or sales.  A Bachelor?s degree is preferred.  A valid driver?s license and car are also required.

 

For more information, please review our website?www.sherwin-williams.com.

 

 

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