January 2026 Sales Leadership Development Program- Boston, MA

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 68-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.

• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Massachusetts
• New Jersey
• New York
• Pennsylvania
• Maryland
• Ohio
• Virginia
• West Virginia

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 Companys customers staff employees vendors contractors and the general public.

Experiences and learnings of the Sales Leadership Development Program include:

• Develop and implement strategies to drive market growth by increasing sales to both existing and new customers.
• Address and resolve customer complaints related to products color inventory and pricing involving the Sales Manager when needed.
• Strengthen relationships with key account stakeholders by staying informed on industry trends and highlighting the advantages of Sherwin-Williams products and services.
• Manage inventory for assigned accounts including maintaining min/max systems and coordinating orders with the service branch.
• Act as a communication link between sales operations and customers to address needs and monitor competitor activity.
• Collaborate with the Area Sales Manager and Sales Representatives to acquire new accounts and support market expansion.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and possess working knowledge of relevant tools and software including Salesforce for logging visits and tracking account progress.
• Consistently provide excellent customer service adhere to safety standards and build product knowledge to make effective recommendations.

Minimum 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 Drivers License
• 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 have at least a bachelors degree by the start of this development program
• Must relocate based on business need for training post program position and promotional opportunities

• Ability to travel overnight approximately 25-50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a bachelors degree or higher in Sales Marketing Management Business Operations or Supply Chain
• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail sales or customer service position
• Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience extracurricular activities military service etc.
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s) supervising others or leading teams