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About The Company:

Stability - Sherwin-Williams has been in business for over 140 years. As a member of the Fortune 400, Sherwin-Williams is the industry leader in providing top quality coatings and related products to paint contractors, manufacturers, industrial users, and the retail trade.

A Great Culture - Sherwin-Williams is proud to have been recognized among Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2005, 2006 & 2008. Also rated by Forbes.com as one of the Top 100 trustworthy companies. Six core values drive our culture and guide Sherwin-Williams as a team and as a company. These values are Integrity, People, Service, Quality, Performance, Innovation and Growth. These values are reflected in our people, our products, and our business practices and relationships.

Opportunities for Advancement - In 2007, more than 97% of placements into managerial and professional positions in the Paint Stores Group came from within the company. We are committed to a nation-wide expansion program, which provides opportunity for you to grow your career with us!

Job Titles and Descriptions:

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

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 $1.5 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 apply 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 an entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrated leadership ability, and work experience in customer service and/or sales. Bilingual candidates welcome.

Company Website URL:

www.sherwin-williams.com/mtp