Introduction/Overview
The Organization
Founded in 1866, Sherwin-Williams is the industry leader in providing top quality coatings and related products to paint contractors, manufacturers, industrial users, and the retail trade.
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Sherwin-Williams is committed to providing their people with a friendly, safe and exciting work environment that includes opportunities to learn and grow. It’s part of their culture – and part of their history. Sherwin-Williams' world-class brands and innovative products exist because of the work and dedication of their people.
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Recognized among CollegeGrad.com's "Top Entry Level and Intern Employer", seven core values drive the Sherwin-Williams culture and the company. These values: Integrity, People, Service, Quality, Performance, Innovation, and Growth, are reflected in the people, the products, and the business practices and relationships.
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With global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams products are sold exclusively through more than 5,100 company-operated stores and facilities, while the Company’s other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers and industrial distributors.
Location
My internship took place at a new Sherwin-Williams located in Camas, WA. The new store was structured more for helping general retail customers, or "DIY" customers. Being that this store was in a new location, I was able to build positive relationships with new customers that ultimately increased the store's sales.
Supervisor
Dax Osborne -- Store Manager
Working as a painter before starting at Sherwin-Williams, Dax has been able to apply his vast knowledge/experience with paint while administering an extreme amount of professionalism. His background as a painter has allowed him to excel in the company, transitioning from part-timer to assistant manager within' a year, and assistant manager to manager within' another year. Growing up in Camas, WA, Dax has returned home to manage the new retail Sherwin-Williams in his second year as a store manager.
Learning Objectives
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Use people, resources and information to make reasonable business decisions
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Effectively manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
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Possess appropriate levels of knowledge of core product offerings and operational aspects of job responsibilities
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Maintain effectiveness when experiencing changes in work and adjust effectively to new work processes, situations and requirements
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Effectively meet customer needs and build productive relationships by treating each customer like a guest
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Actively participate as a member of a team to help the store achieve its goals
Internship Job Description
The Sherwin-Williams Internship Program was designed to provide a comprehensive view of the various operations in the Sherwin-Williams business. During the internship, you will gain practical business and retail experience working in a paint store servicing painters, contractors, and do-it-yourself customers.
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The Sherwin-Williams Internship Program allows students to learn through exposure to store operations, management, and sales process. These opportunities are presented in the form of on-the-job store training, workbook activities, Sherwin-Williams University modules and various employee interactions.
