Sherwin-Williams management trainee programs offer structured pathways to career advancement opportunities within our stores, in the field and with our retail partners. Our respected sales and management trainee programs empower employees to become experts in our business and build acumen to become leaders.

Consistent with our talent acquisition and retention strategies, we are committed to amplifying diverse voices and viewpoints through the cultivation of our next generation of leaders. We are working to attract women and under-represented racial/ethnic groups into our talent pipeline and help them grow as professionals and leaders. 

• As of 2022, 37% of management trainees identify as members of an underrepresented racial/ethnic group
• As of 2022, 30% of management trainees and interns identify as women
• As of 2022, ~7000 employees have 20+ years of experience