College Intern - Automotive Division – Portland

Summer Intern (Automotive Division)
Are you in college? Do you have the desire to learn more about the business world and how it operates? The Sherwin-Williams Company, ranked among FORTUNE Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work For, has Internship positions available nationwide. This PAID internship offers hands-on experience in a wholesale/retail work environment and can lead to career opportunities in management and/or professional outside sales upon graduation.
Since our founding in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company has not only grown to be the largest producer of paints and coatings in the United States, but is among the largest producers in the world. For more than 140 years, we have been determined to lead our industry, to manufacture and market innovative products of superior quality, to operate a safe, clean and friendly workplace, to observe the highest ethical standards in business conduct and to reward our investors. Sherwin-Williams is committed to the development and manufacture of innovative products, to providing unmatched customer service, to operating in a safe, clean and friendly environment, and observing the highest ethical standard in business conduct.
The Automotive Division manufactures and markets all vehicle finish and refinish products and contributes more than half a billion dollars in revenue to The Sherwin-Williams Company through a network of over 200 company owned branches throughout the United States and Canada.
We are seeking energetic college students, with an entrepreneurial spirit and an interest in sales to work for us during the summer. Our Summer Internship Program is designed to provide soon-to-be graduates with all the skills necessary to be successful in the business environment. As an Intern, you will take part in valuable learning experiences such as self-study and job certification, as well as structured on-the-job training during which you will work closely with an experienced branch manager to learn all aspects of running one of our business units. In addition, you will complete a project that has relevance and can help the Branch or Region you work in be even more successful. Some of the things you can expect to learn during your internship include:
- Marketing, Sales & Management
- Customer Service
- Credit Management
- Profit and Loss
- Human Resource Management
In addition to those responsibilities you will also be responsible for tinting and mixing paint, unloading freight, and making deliveries from time to time. Once the internship is complete, interns are given the opportunity to present their project to the division management team.

BASIC REQUIRMENTS:
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- Must be enrolled in an accredited four year college or university
- Must submit to a background screening and physical which may include driving, credit, criminal history, and drug screen
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)
- Must be willing to work all scheduled hours which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation

ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS:
- Excellent communication skills, demonstrated leadership ability, and a good work ethic are all necessary qualifications
- The ability to speak Spanish is a strong plus
EOE M/F/D/V

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Salary: 17500 - 25000