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Sherwin-Williams Floorcovering Management & Sales Training ProgramThe 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:North CarolinaSouth CarolinaDuring 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 endmeaning you shape your future!What you will gain:Limitless Career OpportunitiesLeadership DevelopmentProfessional NetworkingJob duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.ResponsibilitiesComplete training consistent with established programSupport business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitabilityEnsure high levels of customers satisfaction through excellent serviceBuild and maintain knowledge of all products to ensure effective customer recommendationsBuild positive relationships with wholesale and retail customersComplete store administrationEnsure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and securityMaintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards, including promotional packages and sales floor displaysSupport employee training, development, performance management, and corrective actionRespond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaintsPartner with Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market shareQualificationsMinimum Requirements:Must be at least eighteen (18) years of ageMust be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the futureMust have a valid, unrestricted Driver's LicenseMust have at least a bachelor's degree by the start of this development programMust 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 occasionPreferred Qualifications:Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service positionHave at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teamsHave 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 productsHave work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management ("CRM") systemsWillingness to relocate for future job opportunitiesAbility to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one languageAbility to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in SpanishAbout UsAt Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:Lifewith rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-beingCareerwith opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contributionConnectionwith an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communitiesIt's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible