Management & Sales Training Program (Floorcovering)
Company: Sherwin-Williams
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
The Sherwin-Williams Floorcovering Management & Sales Training
Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare
you for a Floorcovering Facility Management or Sales Representative
role in 18-24 months. With Sherwin-Williams' promote-from-within
philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into a
Floorcovering Operations Manager or Field Technician position upon
successfully completing the initial 8-to-12-week training. With a
national footprint, Sherwin Williams Floorcovering serves
professional clients in all major markets throughout the United
States. This provides you with career flexibility and consistent
growth opportunities. This position's typical schedule is 44 hours
per week, which may include evenings and/or weekends. Upon
successful completion of the Floorcovering Management & Sales
Training Program, candidates will be placed into either a
Floorcovering Operations Manager or Floorcovering Field Technician
position in one of the following states:
- Oregon
- Washington During the program, you will partner with facility
leadership, sales, and regional management to oversee a
multi-million-dollar business, providing leadership and insight
into the development and strategy of that facility. Throughout the
program, you will gain knowledge in facility operations, core
products, installation techniques, customer service, and client
development, allowing you to understand the significant part you'll
play in the team's success. You will assist in growing the
company's market share by partnering with and selling floorcovering
materials to commercial consumers, such as large property
management companies, builders, and renovation contractors. You
will gain insight into the organizational structures of customers
operating in key market segments and become experienced at
interacting with individuals responsible for procurement, community
management, project management, maintenance, and property
development. Our training experience provides you with all the
skills necessary for a successful career in facility management or
professional sales. After you complete the training program, you
can count on a career trajectory with a clear beginning and an open
end - meaning you shape your future! 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. We'll teach you how to excel at customer service,
sales, and marketing, finance, and operations. Professional
Networking You will also get out into the community and establish
relationships essential to growing our business - and your success.
- Complete training consistent with established program
- Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize
profitability
- Ensure high levels of customers 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, including promotional packages and sales floor
displays
- 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 shareMinimum 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 bachelor's degree by the start of this
development 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
- 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 at least one (1) year experience working in a retail,
sales, or customer service position
- Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s),
supervising others, or leading teams
- Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting
including work experience, extracurricular activities, military
service, etc.
- Have previous work experience selling floorcovering and/or
floorcovering products
- Have work experience using timekeeping and/or customer
relationship management ("CRM") systems
- 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
Keywords: Sherwin-Williams, Aloha , Management & Sales Training Program (Floorcovering), Sales , Portland, Oregon
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