Sales Leadership Development Program - Automotive

Sherwin-Williams is seeking motivated individuals with an interest in sales, customer service, leading a successful team to join our Leadership Development Program ( LDP ).

LDP is an eight (8) week program offering hands-on experience working in an Automotive Branch designed to provide successful candidates with a comprehensive learning experience through practical experience.

Successful candidates will be placed in training position in an Automotive Branch in the West Region Region

• California
• Washington
• Oregon
• Idaho
• Montana
• Alaska
• Hawaii

During this program, participants will gain essential insight into sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning to support operations.

Participants will also have access to professional networking opportunities to build cross-functional partnerships with Marketing, Operations, and Research & Development.

Our training experience provides you with skills necessary for a successful career in management and professional sales.

Upon successful completion of the 8-week training program, participants will progress into an available Assistant Branch Manager position.

This position requires relocation for the training period and for placement into Assistant Branch Manager upon successful completion of the LDP.

LDP’s will support Branch Managers in essential aspects of branch operations including the following functions :

• Develop branch market plan based on market conditions, branch mission, and financial objectives
• Implement business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Build knowledge of products to ensure 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 any 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

What is the Process to get Started?

Step 1 Online Application

Find the role(s) that interest you on our Careers page :

Set aside 15 minutes to create your profile by entering or importing your details from one of our job board partners

Step 2 Digital Interview

Upon review of your application, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a digital video interview via HireVue, our interview partner.

The interview will consist of a few behavioral based questions

You’ll be able to record and complete your video interview anytime, anywhere! While you can complete this video interview on your own schedule, we ask that this step be completed within 7 days of receiving an invitation

Step 3 Branch Visit

Your HireVue video will be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team and our top candidates are invited to visit one of our branches.

Step 4 - Final Virtual Interview

Once the branch visit is completed, our recruiter will coordinator a 30-45 minute final virtual interview with you and our hiring team.

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
• Must have a valid, 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 development program
• Must be willing to relocate for this position, if required

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to relocate, as required, upon completion of the development program
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Sales, Marketing, Management, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain
• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
• Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
30+ days ago