2026 Leadership Development Program - Automotive

Leadership Development Program

Sherwin-Williams is seeking highly motivated, sales focused, individuals ready to turn their education into real-world experience by building sales expertise, developing leadership skills, and gaining hands-on exposure to branch operations as part of our Leadership Development Program ("LDP"). LDP is an eight (8) week program offering hands-on experience working in an industrial retail Automotive Branch designed to provide successful candidates with comprehensive learning experience through practical, hands-on experience. LDP participants will be assigned to work directly at an onsite industrial retail Automotive Finishes branch location.

Successful candidates will be placed in training position in an Automotive Branch in the Northeast Region covering the following states:

• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Maryland
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• New York

*You must be willing to relocate to any one of these locations for the training program*

During this program, participants will gain essential insight into operations of an automotive branch, sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning to support sales and operational growth.

Our training experience provides you with skills necessary for a successful career in management, professional sales, and operation of a branch. Upon successful completion of the 8-week training program, participants will progress into an available Assistant Branch Manager position within the specified sales region.

Relocation may be required based on business needs for the 8-week training period and placement as an Assistant Branch Manager after training. If placement does not occur after the initial 8 weeks, your training may continue at other branches within the region based on business needs. Please note that this program may require two relocations as part of official position placement.

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and 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 customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

Responsibilities

This position will support Branch Managers in essential aspects of branch sales and operations including the following functions:

SALES: Support development of branch market plan based on market conditions and financial objectives. Implement business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability. Build knowledge of products to ensure effective customer recommendations. Provide excellent customer service and respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints.

LEADERSHIP: Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action Assist in determining staffing needs and developing work schedules.

OPERATIONS: Verify that customer orders and transactions are completed and documented accurately Maintain accurate branch inventory levels. Analyze management and financial reports, including financial ratios relative to Profit & Loss ("P&L") Assist in making deliveries, as needed

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 Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion Must have at least a bachelor's degree by the start of this development program Must be willing to relocate for this position, if required

Preferred Qualifications

Willingness to relocate, as required, upon completion of the development program Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Sales, Marketing, Management, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc. Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams

About Us

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 It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

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 commuteit 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.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2626534
• Job Category Sales
• Apply Before 11/11/2026, 05:00 AM
• Locations USA VA Richmond 9108
• Employment Category Full-time regular
• Minimum Salary 54,000.00
• Maximum Salary 54,000.00