Management and Sales Training Program

The Management and Sales Training Program at Sherwin-Williams is an accelerated program for beginners designed to prepare you for a store manager position in 18 to 24 months. Thanks to Sherwin-Williams' internal promotion philosophy, you will have the opportunity to access an assistant store manager position after successfully completing the initial six to eight-week training program.

In the framework of the program, you will collaborate with store management to oversee a million-dollar business, bringing your leadership and vision to the development and strategy of this store. Throughout this program, you will discover all the activities, customers, and internal strategy, which will allow you to understand the important role you will play in the success of the team. You will increase the company's market share by selling products to important commercial users, such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial users who need large volumes of our high-quality products.

Our training experience provides you with all the skills necessary to pursue a successful career in the fields of professional management and sales. After completing the training program, you can enjoy a professional trajectory with a clear beginning and an open end, meaning you can shape your future!

Benefits for you

• Possibilities of unlimited career

This structured program provides you with the support you need, including formal discussions to review your goals and development

Leadership skills development

You will develop the necessary bases to become a high-performing leader within our organization

We will teach you to excel in the areas of customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and operations

Professional networking

You will also get involved in the community and establish essential relationships for the growth of our company and your success

At Sherwin-Williams, our goal is to inspire and improve the world by bringing color and protection to things that matter. Our paints, coatings, and innovative solutions make places and spaces in the world brighter and more resilient. Your skills, talent, and passion bring this goal to life and allow our clients and our company to achieve excellent results. The stability, growth, and willingness of Sherwin-Williams are as many possibilities for its employees. Our success depends on our employees, and we invest to support you in the framework of: your life...by offering rewards, social benefits, and flexibility to improve your health and well-being your career...by offering the opportunity to learn, develop new skills, and realize your full potential your professional relationships...by creating an inclusive team and committing to our community and the international community

Everything is there so that ... we can Achieve Your Potential together

At Sherwin-Williams, one of our priorities is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save more wisely, and feel better. This translates first into a vast range of world-class social benefits, designed for you. From retirement to health care, through total well-being and your daily commute: all this matters to us. You will find a general description of the social benefits offered at https://www.benefitscentre.ca/sherwin/ Click on "Candidates" to display the social benefits offers you could be eligible for if you are hired as an employee of Sherwin-Williams.

The posting concerns an existing vacant position.

Salary decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each position, which will impact the actual salary level within the indicated salary range. The salary range indicated for this position takes into account a wide range of non-discriminatory factors considered in salary decisions, including geographic location, overall skills, experience, and training, licenses and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs.

The salary scale, other remunerations, and social benefits indicated are accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, in compliance with applicable law.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an employer subscribing to the principle of equal access to employment. All qualified candidates will be considered for the position without discrimination based on race, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, belief, marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law or contract.

Please note that Sherwin-Williams' recruitment team members will never ask a candidate to provide payment, financial information, or sensitive personal information such as national identity number, date of birth, or bank account number during the application process.

• Complete the training according to the established program
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through excellent service
• Develop and maintain knowledge of all products to ensure effective recommendations to customers
• Establish positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers
• Perform store administration
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including safety, loss prevention, and security
• Maintain the exceptional condition of the store and visual merchandising standards, including promotional packaging and sales displays
• Support employee training and development, performance management, and corrective measures
• Respond to customer or employee complaints and resolve them
• Work in partnership with the store manager to perform outside sales visits to increase market share

Minimum requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license
• Must have at least a college or university diploma by the start date of this development program
• Must be able to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks, as well as carry up to 23 kg (50 lb), sometimes up to 32 kg (70 lb) with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in French

Preferred qualifications

• Have at least one (1) year of experience in a retail sales, sales, or customer service position
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in one or more leadership, supervisory, or team management roles
• Have previous experience in teamwork, including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Have professional experience in the sale of paint and related products
• Have professional experience using time tracking systems and/or customer relationship management ("CRM") systems
• Willingness to relocate for future employment opportunities