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Sherwin-Williams

About The Company:

Founded in 1866, Sherwin-Williams is the industry leader in providing top quality coatings and related products to paint contractors, manufacturers, industrial users, and the retail trade. We are recognized among Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and rated by Forbes.com as one of “America’s Top 100 Trustworthy Companies”. Seven core values drive the Sherwin-Williams culture and our company. These values: Integrity, People, Service, Quality, Performance, Innovation, and Growth, are reflected in our people, our products, and our business practices and relationships.

Positions Available:

MANAGEMENT/SALES TRAINING PROGRAM

OVERVIEW:
Our Management/Sales Training Program (MTP) prepares you for a successful career in management and outside professional sales at locations throughout the nation. The Program combines structured, on-the-job training, self-study modules, classroom instruction, and ongoing education throughout your career in the areas of sales, marketing, financial management, store operations, merchandising, customer service, and human resource management.

TRAINING & DURATION:
-PHASE 1: Approximately eight weeks in a training store, this phase prepares you to sell our products and service our customers. This experience is concurrent with our Store Training and Reference Tool System (click S.T.A.R.T.), a workbook and series of CD’s that teach you the basics of our business.
-PHASE 2: One week of classroom training in one of our four training “campuses”, located in Atlanta, GA; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; and Philadelphia, PA.
-PHASE 3: Approximately 12 to 20 months in the Assistant Manager/Operations Manager position, followed by advancement to a Store Manager or Outside Sales Representative position.

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS:
-Recent college graduate (business majors preferred) with a minimum GPA of 2.5; 4 year degree required.
-Eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis, without sponsorship or restrictions;
-Willingness to relocate for first assignment and career advancement;
-Valid Driver’s License;
-Excellent communication skills, a good work ethic, and interest in an active, ‘roll-up-your-sleeves’ type of environment are essential;
-Preference given to candidates with experience in sales, customer service, food service, or construction.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
We offer a competitive base salary, plus incentives based on performance.

Benefits include: health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; disability insurance; 401k/stock purchase plan; company-paid pension investment plan; tuition reimbursement; employee assistance program; and various discount programs.

Company Website URL:

www.sherwin.com/mtp