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

Summary: Sherwin-Williams is a leading company in the paint and coatings industry, and they are seeking a Management and Sales Intern for a paid summer program. This internship offers hands-on experience in retail management, sales, and store operations while providing valuable insights into a career in outside sales through structured training and project work. 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: Product Knowledge, Inventory Management, Sales Support, Store Operations, Logistics Support, Driver’s License, Bilingual Communication, Spanish Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Benefits: The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12-week summer program offering hands-on experience in our retail stores, Our intern experience provides professional-level learning in the following areas: Sales, Marketing/Promotions, Merchandising, Customer Relationship Management, Business Management, Following successful completion of the program, interns are highly encouraged to apply to the Management & Sales Training Program (“MTP”) and further grow their career with Sherwin-Williams!, 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 commute—it 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.