District Coordinator - Midwest Division - Protective & Marine

The Midwest Division District Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Sales Director, Sales Managers, and a field-based sales organization of more than 85 employees. The role coordinates travel, meetings, training events, onboarding activities, expense processing, reporting, and business communications to ensure efficient day-to-day operations. This position serves as a key liaison across internal teams, external vendors, and business partners while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality. The District Coordinator prepares presentations and reports, manages departmental records and supplies, and supports special projects and business initiatives. Success in this role requires strong organizational, communication, and Microsoft Office skills, along with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information:

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Strongsville Division Office, 11410 Alameda Dr., Strongsville, OH 44136, with at least 10% travel.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Division Sales Director, Sales Manager, and Sales staff, including general correspondence, reports, planning documents, and special projects as directed. Serve as backup support for other Sales and District Coordinators as needed.

• Maintain staff itineraries and coordinate travel arrangements in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

• Organize and coordinate small- and large-scale meetings, training classes, and events, including room setup, catering, transportation, hotel accommodations, attendee communications, and collaboration with internal and external vendors to ensure successful execution.

• Handle incoming phone calls and other communications in a professional, courteous, and discreet manner. Route inquiries to appropriate personnel as needed.

• Schedule, coordinate, and follow up on internal and external meetings.

• Process and monitor travel expenses, reimbursements, and invoices.

• Maintain an efficient, accurate, and organized filing system for reports, correspondence, records, and other business documents.

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee information, organizational changes, financial statements, policy announcements, and executive decisions.

• Assist managers with the Annual Performance Review process.

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees.

• Order and manage equipment and supplies, including electronics and other ad hoc items, for Sales Representatives and Sales Managers as needed.

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Technical Services Team in the United States and Canada.

• Respond to and support a variety of ad hoc requests, special projects, and business initiatives, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.

Additional Skills & Experience:

• Plan and set up meeting arrangements with internal and external teams.
• Formatting and editing presentations and reports in Word and PowerPoint
• Coordinating and distributing monthly reports and maintains a record of department metrics.
• Preparing detailed reports and business data. Maintain shared folder of commonly needed information.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Previous experience in an office environment

• Coordinating and distributing monthly reports and maintains a record of department metrics.

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

• Experience assisting with arranging travel including booking flights, transport and hotel accommodations.

• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

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 (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
• Must have a valid, unrestricted drivers license.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have one (1) year of experience supporting a busy field-based sales team.
• Must have one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and/or Outlook).
• Must be willing to travel as required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Have three (3) years of experience supporting a busy field based sales team.
• Have experience working in ORC, UKG and HR Cloud.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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