Product Marketing Co-Op - Interior Architectural Paint

The Product Marketing Co-Op - Interior Architectural Paint within the Global Architectural Product Development Team at Sherwin-Williams will play a key role in supporting strategic marketing initiatives across product commercialization, product line management, and brand awareness efforts for leading brands such as Sherwin-Williams, Valspar, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, and Dutch Boy. Responsibilities include contributing to competitive analysis, label development, and the creation of sales collateral. This is a year-round co-op opportunity based at our Cleveland Headquarters.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Support Product Lifecycle Management : Assist the Interior Architectural Paint Team in overseeing the full lifecycle of product lines, including development, launch, maintenance, and rationalization strategies.

Lead Competitive Analysis Efforts : Conduct in-depth market assessments, competitive pricing analyses, and retail audits to identify trends, opportunities, and threats within the woodcare category.

Participate in Product Evaluation Sessions : Engage in hands-on application and testing of products at our lab facility to assess performance, quality, and customer experience.

Analyze Business and Financial Data : Pull and interpret key business and financial reports to support strategic decision-making and performance tracking.

Assist with Marketing Communication Management : Work closely with the Marketing Communications team on packaging development, catalog updates, and the creation of marketing assets to support brand initiatives.

Engage with Cross-Functional Teams : Partner with internal stakeholders across Brand / Channel Marketing, Sales, Technical Services, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure alignment and execution of business objectives.

FORMAL EDUCATION : Required :

Current undergraduate student pursing a degree in Marketing or Business-related field

Ability to manage multiple projects / tasks in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Must be available to work as close to 37.5 hours per week as possible during the summer and 20-25 hours per week during the school year

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE :

Required :

Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

Proficient in MS Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn

Organized, strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize

Analytical and metrics-driven with a strategic mindset

Comfort with public speaking and small group collaboration

Candidate is looking to start in 2025