June 2026 Sales Leadership Development Program

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a 10-12-month program that will expose participants to the various aspects of the Performance Coatings Group. Participants will complete the program in one assignment, gaining practical, in-depth experience in sales and customer service. The Sales Leadership Development Program (LDP) combines structured training, mentorship, and real-world experience to build foundational skills in sales, customer service, and business operations, preparing participants for a Sales Representative role within one of our technical divisions: Coil, Industrial Wood, General Industrial, Packaging, or Protective & Marine. Participants will be assigned to one business group and location for the duration of the program, gaining deep exposure to the sales process and technical product knowledge. Relocation is required for the program and may be required again upon completion for post-program roles. The identified candidate(s) for this role will begin in June 2026 and will be placed in the Packaging Division in one of the following locations. Participants must also be willing to travel overnight up to 50% of the time. Upon successful completion, participants will be eligible to apply for a full-time Sales Representative role, with opportunities for advancement across Sherwin-Williams’ global business units. Responsibilities Develop expertise in Sherwin-Williams’ products, customers, and sales strategies Support sales initiatives within assigned technical division and territory Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consultative selling Utilize CRM tools to document sales activities and manage customer accounts Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer solutions Participate in training sessions, field visits, and performance reviews Travel overnight up to 50% of the time as required Maintain compliance with all company policies and safety standards 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. Qualifications 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 and unrestricted driver's license Must have a bachelor's degree or higher by the start of this development program Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 Must have at least one (1) year of experience in customer service, retail, or sales Must be able, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. occasionally Must have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook) Must be willing to relocate for the program, if required Preferred Qualifications Willingness to relocate, as required, upon completion of the development program Have experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military experience, etc. Have prior work experience utilizing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system Benefits and Compensation A general description of benefits offered can be found at 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. E-EO and Other Legal Statements 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Austin Community College