2026 Management and Sales Internship - Houston

Summary: Sherwin-Williams is a leading company in the paint and coatings industry, and they are seeking interns for their Management & Sales Internship program. This 10-12 week summer program offers hands-on experience in retail management, sales, and store operations while providing opportunities to work on real business challenges alongside experienced professionals. 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 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, Customer Relationship Management Important Skills: Marketing/Promotions, Merchandising Nice-to-Have Skills: Bilingual Communication, Team Collaboration Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Benefits: 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, From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us.