Pricing Intern Performance Coatings Group

The Sherwin-Williams PCG (Performance Coatings Group) Pricing Internship Program is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in pricing strategy analytics & operations.

The 12-week program features a focused experience in pricing with cross-functional exposure to other functions (Finance Marketing Sales Operations & Data Science) to develop the foundation for what it takes to become a successful leader in our organization.

You will gain meaningful exposure to the processes and technology that drive financial results for the business all while developing the skills necessary for a successful career. You will also have the opportunity to visit locations (Stores Branches Facilities) to gain an understanding of the different Business Units (Protective & Marine General Industrial Industrial Wood Automotive Finishes).

This internship program is scheduled to take place during summer of 2026. The individual selected for this role will primarily work at the Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters. All hires must go through a background check before the start of employment.

Additional Information

The travel for this position is 10%.

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way Cleveland OH 44113.

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

Day to Day Responsibilities
The intern will work alongside the pricing team members and help design strategic price recommendation models for customer quotes and help build analytical price reporting dashboards within Business Intelligence software.

Leadership Development
You will complete a project to contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes allowing you to see the significant role our employees play in Sherwin-Williams success.

Professional Networking
Partner with cross-functional Business Unit leaders across Pricing Finance Marketing Sales Operations IT & Data Science.

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 (e.g. OPT CPT H1B EB-1etc.)
  Enrolled in a Masters level program with analytical focus
  Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word Excel Power Point Teams and/or Outlook)
  Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for a total of 12 weeks

Preferred Qualification:

• Have a Masters degree or higher
• Have a bachelors degree or higher in accounting finance economics or business
• Have advanced Microsoft Office/365 skills (Excel PowerPoint Word etc.)
• Have Data understanding modeling and analysis experience
• Have experience with BI (Business Intelligence) software (Tableau MicroStrategy Qlik Power BI Business Objects etc.)
• Have working knowledge of programming languages (Python R or similar.)
• Have experience with AI (Artificial Intelligence) or ML (Machine Learning)
• Have beginner level of statistical knowledge and experience with statistical software (SAS JMP SPSS Minitab etc.)
• Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience extracurricular activities military service etc.
• Have previous Sherwin-Williams internship or co-op experience