Sherwin Williams

Sales/Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

I think retail is something that everyone needs to experience in their lifetime. It is a key factor in many businesses and having the experience can give you a different perspective in the workforce and help influence future decisions you make within a company. Learning and impacting a business as large as Sherwin Williams has really helped me understand the aspects of both the corporate and retail fields. Sales helped me to get out of my comfort zone, build customer service and interpersonal communication skills and most importantly, generate revenue for the company.

What I wish was different

Not much, I wish to go corporate more in the future, verse retail.

Advice

I had an amazing boss and I think that really made my experience much better. Even if you don't connect with your boss or co workers, its important to know the internship is there to help you gain the skills you need for the real world, and I think that should be the main takeaway you should get from internship.

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Sales Management Intern

June - August 2018 • Manassas, VA

What I liked

Very hands on experience, all very friendly

What I wish was different

I wish it was more managerial based than just sales.

Advice

Be ready for physical activity, you will be doing lots of lifting.

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Management and Sales Intern

June - August 2018 • Green Bay, WI

What I liked

In this internship you are introduced to a new way of looking at paint. As an intern, you shadow the managers and learn the systems and sales process of the business, as well as, make cold calls, warm calls and even set up some in store events. You also have the opportunity to go on multiple ride a longs with the Sherwin Williams sales representatives and meet with clients at the store, on the job site or even for lunch. You also team up with the other interns within your district to work on a project that will be presented at a conference at the end of the summer experience. I really enjoy the culture of the company. They are very welcoming and the manager, assistant manager and sales representatives are always willing to help or answer any questions.

What I wish was different

There is nothing I would change about their internship program.

Advice

Never be afraid to ask questions, the managers are there to help you and they want you to succeed.

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Sales/management intern

May - August 2018 • Bloomfield Hills, MI

What I liked

I liked learning the layout of the company and riding along with the sales representatives.

What I wish was different

I wish I had my second manager for the entirety of the internship, my first manager was not kind.

Advice

Be prepared to work crazy hours!

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Wholesale Marketing Intern

May - August 2018 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

I liked the point-of-view I had with marketing which was viewing Sherwin-Williams paint through the eyes of commercial contractors. It was a different way of thinking, but showed me how important contractor's sales are to Sherwin-Williams.

What I wish was different

I don't wish that anything were different/

Advice

Keep an open mind to different opportunities even if you think it might be something you're not interested in.

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Summer Intern

June - August 2018 • Chapel Hill, NC

What I liked

Flexible Hours

What I wish was different

More prior knowledge of the paint industry

Advice

Always be on time. Employers remember people that are consistent and on time.

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Finance Intern

May - August 2018 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

There were a lot of other interns there and they really put a lot of effort into planning events for us.

What I wish was different

I wish my boss was less of a micromanager.

Advice

Be prepared for traffic going into and out of work, if you think you’ll have enough time, add 10 more minutes.

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Sales and management intern

June - August 2018 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the company’s culture and people. Everyone was always very welcoming and were eager to help.

What I wish was different

Advice

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IT intern

October 2017 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

Corporate experience and practical learning

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

April 2017 • Eureka, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed the original crew I worked with when I was hired, as well as the morning shifts I worked.

What I wish was different

If only we were not in such a remote location we could get products in a little sooner, which would lead to less upset customers

Advice

In a small town like this, to an extent, you want to give the customer the best experience while helping them. this can lead to them talking you up to the bosses which can lead to great letters of recommendation.

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Color Specialist

December 2017 - August 2018 • Gilbert, AZ

What I liked

I enjoyed the more personal experience I got to share with customers to better their homes.

What I wish was different

I would have liked more hours to work than just 25 a week.

Advice

It's all about what you make it; so either you have fun with it and enjoy work or it's the opposite.

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marketing and sales intern

May - August 2019 • Louisville, KY

What I liked

What I enjoyed most about my internship with Sherwin Williams was the amount of support and training I received from not only my manager but sales reps, sales VP, regional manager and many others. I felt i was given different views from and role from any prospectives within the company.

What I wish was different

I do wish that I spend more time outside the district store. A lot of my time was spend physically making and selling paint. I would have like to work more with Sales reps and in the district office.

Advice

One piece of advice i would share about my experience is to ask as many questions as you can about the position or internship. It will give you the best idea to reflect what you are walking into and if you think will be a good fit!

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Sales Management Intern

May - June 2018 • Alexandria, MN

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

It is important to learn about all of the other career positions within the company. You are not learning how to be an intern, more so what other opportunities are there to explore. Learning what brought other employees to this company, and their life paths, will help you to get more value from the experience.

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Marketing Co-Op

May 2019 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

I really enjoy being able to work for such a well-established company with co-workers who are extremely knowledgeable about our brands and willing to share that with me so I can better understand my role and the vision of each brand group.

What I wish was different

The opportunity to stay within my group post graduation.

Advice

Network with people from different sections of the company and do not be afraid to ask questions.

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Finance

May 2019 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

I like the work that I do. The people are super nice as well.

What I wish was different

More work. Days get boring

Advice

Ask questions Do the best you can always Dont skip work unless emergency Always be prepared Communication skills is KEY

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Sales associate

February 2019 • Punta Gorda, FL

What I liked

Management

What I wish was different

More hours

Advice

Customer service skills are very important.

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Finance Intern

May - August 2019 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

Sherwin-Williams is a wonderful organization that strives to include everyone. As just an intern, you are able to sit-in on quarterly meetings and department meetings. Every Sherwin employee makes an attempt to get to know you on a personal level.

What I wish was different

Advice

Sherwin-Williams is a wonderful company to work for. They strive to better understand their employees not only on a professional level but also a personal level. If you're looking for a fortune 500 company to start your professional career, I strongly encourage Sherwin-Williams.

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Sales associate

May 2018 - July 2019 • Acworth, GA

What I liked

The fellow coworkers and customers

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Try to learn as much as you can

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Sales and Management Intern

June - September 2023 • Bend, OR

What I liked

I loved my coworkers and how helpful they were. They taught me so much about the company and how to do my job best. Sherwin is also very kind to their employees and have many benefits. It is a great company to work for.

What I wish was different

I think the organization could have been a little better. The internship priorities were kinda random and were hard to follow. Random meetings would pop up that I didn't know about, and I had another job so it was hard when I wasn't given a time range.