2026 Management and Sales Intern -… at Sherwin-Willia… · Indianapo…

Summary: Sherwin-Williams is a leading company in the paint industry, offering a Management & Sales Internship that provides hands-on experience in retail operations. Interns will engage in customer service, sales support, and various management tasks while working closely with the store team. Responsibilities: - Customer Service: Provide friendly, professional assistance in-store and over the phone - Sales Support: Maintain displays and assist customers with product recommendations - Product Knowledge: Understand merchandise to answer questions and ensure inventory accuracy - Inventory & Merchandising: Restock shelves and support visual merchandising - Store Operations: Assist with transactions, product prep/mixing, and store upkeep - Logistics Support: Help unload deliveries and organize stockrooms - Training & Compliance: Attend training and follow store policies - Team Collaboration: Support teammates and resolve basic customer concerns - Project Responsibility: Work on a team-based project addressing a real business challenge Required 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 be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program - 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 be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation - If internal to Sherwin-Williams, you must have received at least a 'meets expectations' (3) rating on your most recent performance appraisal - If internal to Sherwin-Williams, you must have completed all HR Cloud eLearning courses required for your current position Preferred Qualifications: - Have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License - Have at least one (1) year experience working in a delivery, retail, or customer service position - Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc - Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language - Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish - Be a rising or current Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program Required Skills: Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Customer Relationship Management, Business Management, Inventory Management, Store Operations, Product Knowledge, Spanish, Project Management Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Benefits: Paid, 10-12-week summer program, A comprehensive learning experience through practical business-to-business and retail experience, Insight into a career in outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative and spending structured time with your management team, Complete a project that addresses critical business issues alongside your peers and with the support of leadership, Professional-level learning in Sales, Marketing/Promotions, Merchandising, Customer Relationship Management, Business Management, Opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution, An inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities, A wide range of world-class benefits designed for you, Retirement, Health care, Total well-being, Your daily commute, Benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee