Sales Representative Trainee

The Sherwin-Williams Sales Representative Training Program is an 8-week structured program designed to familiarize you with our products, customers, and systems, preparing you for a role as one of our Business Development Representatives.

What you gain? Limitless Career Opportunities

• During the program, you’ll learn the skills needed to build a successful territory through business to business outside sales.
• With a combination of mentorships and training modules, you’ll have the resources to sell to a wide variety of commercial paint customers.
• After training, you’ll partner with our dynamic team of Store Managers to build your business and hit sales targets.
• You’ll have the professional tools to develop a market strategy, conduct product demonstrations, and advise customers on their paints & coatings projects.
• Where does this take you?
• 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!

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams.

We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do.

You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colours Show!

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 https : / / www.benefitscentre.ca / sherwin / . Click on Candidates to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range.

The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets;

experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

• Complete training consistent with established program
• Generate leads
• Help determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports as required
• Giving sales presentations to a range of prospective clients
• Coordinate sales efforts with marketing programs
• Understand and promote company programs
• Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders
• Visit clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services
• Maintain client records
• Answer client questions about terms, products, prices, and availability

Minimum Requirements :

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
• Must have at least a High School diploma or GED
• 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 work experience in business-to-business ( B2B ) sales
• Have at least an associate degree in business, sales, or marketing
• Have previous work experience selling paint and paint related 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
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