Marketing Trainee

This position is 12-month Co-op experience for the Marketing Department in Industrial Wood Division. Interns will be assigned to a specific team within the department and complete a project where they will have periodic reviews to evaluate their performance. This opportunity will allow them to gain experience in work groups and other Marketing professionals at Sherwin-Williams. The Candidate will support the Industrial Wood Division Marketing team across a range of activities including preparation of new product commercialization, preparation and support of marketing resources, and various data analytics related projects. Additional Information: This position will require 10% travel This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report Sherwin-Williams Cleveland Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44115 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. Product/SKU Creation Evaluate new product requests for accuracy of information and partner with product managers for final approval. Collaborate with cross-functional team members for follow ups on urgent requests Finished good label creation and revisions Align with the regulatory and creative services teams to finalize proofs and ensure compliance Product/Color Database Ensure all requests capture key details and partner with the R&D team for product compatibility prior to approval Submit new product requests forms per the business needs Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and flow maps as necessary for critical business processes Partner with the product management team and other functions to validate relevant information. Organize the documents in a central repository for improved access. Streamline sales and customer reports tailored for product management analysis while consulting with the finance team Partner with the Product Management, Segment and R&D teams to align product positioning Provide insights and recommendations for SKU rationalization based on sales analysis 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 Must have a high school education or equivalent Must be a current college student pursing a Bachelor's degree or higher Must be a current college student at the junior, senior or grad school level Must have availability to work at least 37.5 hours per week during the summer months Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week (3+ days) during the school year with flexibility based around school schedule Must be able to travel at least 10% of the working time and provide support at Sherwin-Williams' MGTC Brecksville location when required Must have at least one (1) year experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) Preferred Qualifications: Have a Minimum 3.0 GPA Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing or related field Have an expected graduation date of Winter 2026 or anytime 2027