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Sherwin-Williams

Assistant Manager Trainee

Sherwin-Williams, East Hampton, New York, United States

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Base pay range $59,200.00 per year - $59,200.00 per year

Job Description The Sherwin‑Williams Assistant Manager Trainee Program is an accelerated, entry‑level position designed to prepare current employees for a Store Management role in 18‑24 months. The program offers a 6‑8 week initial training and a full 18‑24 month trajectory to become an Assistant Store Manager. The typical schedule is 44 hours per week, which may include evenings and/or weekends. You will collaborate with store management to oversee a million‑dollar business, providing leadership and insight into the store’s operations, strategy, and customer relationships. Throughout the program, you will learn all aspects of operations, clients, and internal strategy, enabling you to understand the significant part you’ll play in the team’s success and grow the company’s market share by selling to large, commercial users such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial users.

What you will gain

Limitless Career Opportunities: This structured program provides the support you need, including formal discussions to review your objectives & development.

Leadership Development: You’ll develop the foundation for what it takes to become a successful leader in our organization.

Professional Networking: You will also get out into the community and establish relationships essential to growing our business – and your success.

You’ll be taught how to excel at customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations.

Benefits

Eligible for performance‑based bonus.

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability, security, and retirement savings benefits.

Generous time‑off package: personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, and additional benefits.

Responsibilities

Complete training consistent with established program.

Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.

Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.

Build and maintain knowledge of all products to ensure effective customer recommendations.

Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.

Complete store administration.

Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including safety, loss prevention, and security.

Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards.

Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action.

Respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints.

Partner with Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share.

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 have at least a high school diploma or GED.

Must be able to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Preferred Qualifications

Have at least one (1) year of experience working in retail, sales, or customer service.

Have at least one (1) year of experience in a leadership role, supervising others or leading teams.

Have previous work experience selling paint and paint‑related products.

Have work experience using time‑keeping and/or customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Have an associate degree or higher in business, sales, or marketing.

Have previous experience working in a team‑oriented setting.

Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities.

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language.

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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