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Sherwin-Williams · Santa Ana, CA

# 2026 Leadership Development Program - Automotive

Santa Ana, CA, United States Sales 

Listed on Sherwin-Williams’s official careers site. Posted September 24, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Sherwin-Williams’s careers site →](https://ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/2623252)

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## Job description

Sherwin-Williams is seeking motivated individuals with an interest in sales, customer service, leading a successful team to join our Leadership Development Program (“LDP”). LDP is an eight (8) week program offering hands-on experience working in an Automotive Branch designed to provide successful candidates with a comprehensive learning experience through practical experience. Successful candidates will be placed in training position in an Automotive Branch in West Region.

During this program, participants will gain essential insight into sales, customer service, finance, and strategic business planning to support operations. Participants will also have access to professional networking opportunities to build cross-functional partnerships with Marketing, Operations, and Research & Development. Our training experience provides you with skills necessary for a successful career in management and professional sales.

Upon successful completion of the 8-week training program, participants will progress into an available Assistant Branch Manager position. Relocation may be required based on business needs for the 8-week training period and placement as an Assistant Branch Manager after training. If placement does not occur after the initial 8 weeks, your training may continue at other branches within the region based on business needs. *You must be willing to relocate to any one of these locations for the training program* California Hawaii Idaho Montana Oregon Washington This training program is currently scheduled to begin in 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 and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company 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 Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

## Responsibilities

LDP’s will support Branch Managers in essential aspects of branch operations including the following functions:
- Develop branch market plan based on market conditions, branch mission, and financial objectives
- Implement business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
- Build knowledge of products to ensure effective customer recommendations
- Provide excellent customer service
- Verify that customer orders and transactions are completed and documented accurately
- Maintain branch inventory levels
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security
- Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
- Respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints
- Assist in determining staffing needs and develop work schedules
- Analyze management and financial reports, including financial ratios relative to Profit & Loss (“P&L”)
- Assist in making deliveries, as needed

## Qualifications

### 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

### Driver’s 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 bachelor's degree by the start of this development program
- Must be willing to relocate for this position, if required Preferred Qualifications Willingness to relocate, as required, upon completion of the development program Have a bachelor's 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

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 24, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 17, 2026
- Listed for: 23 days
- Location: Santa Ana, CA, United States[Apply on Sherwin-Williams’s careers site →](https://ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/2623252)

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