Sherwin-Williams is seeking motivated, learning-agile individuals who have a drive for sales in a business-to-business organization to join our Sales Leadership Development Program.  The Sales Leadership Development Program is a high-potential program designed to develop key skills and experience that will lead to a rewarding career as a Sales Representative within our Automotive Division. 

The Sales Leadership Development Program is a 6–8-month program in which participants are expected to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to relocate within the designated geographic territory.

Throughout this program, participants will gain essential expertise in identifying new business opportunities and effectively engage with both current and prospective clients to advance Automotive Finishes products. Participants will accompany sales representatives and Area Sales Managers in the field, gaining insight into their daily responsibilities through direct observation. Additionally, they will spend dedicated time at an automotive branch, gaining comprehensive experience in operations, sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning to support sales initiatives

Participants will also have access to build cross-functional partnerships with and understand the interaction of Sales, Marketing, Operations, & R&D to execute sales strategy.

Relocation may be required based on business needs for the 6-8-month training period and placement as a Sales Representative after training. If placement does not occur after the initial 6-8 months, your training may continue in other areas within the region based on business needs.

*You must be willing to relocate to any one of these locations for the training program and for post-program placement.*

This training program is currently scheduled to begin in January 2026.

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise 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.