Are you ready to kickstart your career with a global leader?
The Sherwin-Williams Sales Graduate Programme is an exciting 18-month development journey designed for ambitious graduates who want to build a successful commercial career and become the future sales leaders of our business.
Coat the future
If you love technology, innovation and performance under pressure then there's a place for you
Based in Birmingham, you'll gain hands-on experience within our General Industrial Division, learning how to develop customer relationships, drive business growth, and deliver commercial success. Throughout the programme, you'll receive structured training, dedicated mentorship, leadership exposure, and personalised development support to help accelerate your career.
This is more than a job. It's a pathway to a long-term career with opportunities to progress into field sales, account management, business development, and future sales leadership positions.
What you will gain...
A structured 18-month graduate development programme
Comprehensive sales, product and leadership training
Dedicated support from experienced managers and mentors
Regular coaching, feedback and career development conversations
Exposure to senior leaders across the business
Opportunities to build commercial, technical and relationship management skills
Real responsibility from day one, contributing directly to business growth
A clear pathway toward future sales leadership opportunities
Responsibilities
As a Graduate Inside Sales Representative you will develop a deep understanding of our products, customers and commercial strategy while supporting sales growth across the UK.
Working closely with customers, technical experts, and sales teams, you will learn how to identify opportunities, build lasting relationships, and deliver value-driven solutions.
Customer engagement will primarily be through telephone, email, Microsoft Teams and digital channels, with occasional customer visits to help broaden your commercial experience.
What you will be doing...
Sales Development:
Support the delivery of sales growth and new business development targets.
Learn to identify and pursue new commercial opportunities within your territory.
Develop expert knowledge of Sherwin-Williams products, brands and solutions.
Assist in driving revenue growth while maintaining healthy profit margins.
Participate in strategic sales initiatives and campaigns.
Customer Relationship Management
Build strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
Develop effective consultative selling skills through regular customer interactions.
Work collaboratively with internal sales, customer service and technical teams.
Utilise Salesforce and other business systems to manage customer activity and opportunities.
Plan and prioritise customer engagement activities effectively.
Business and Commercial Development
Gain exposure to account management and business planning activities.
Analyse customer data and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
Learn how commercial decisions impact business performance.
Participate in projects and initiatives that support wider business objectives.
Professional Development
Complete structured training modules throughout the programme.
Attend workshops, networking events and development sessions.
Receive ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders.
Build the skills and confidence required for future leadership roles.
Qualifications
We're seeking curious, motivated graduates who are eager to learn and passionate about building a commercial career.
Degree educated (or graduating soon) in Business, Marketing, Sales, Economics or a related discipline.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Commercial curiosity and a desire to understand how businesses grow.
Resilient, self-motivated and results-oriented mindset.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Full UK driving licence.
Previous customer-facing, retail, hospitality or sales experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience using CRM systems (ideally Salesforce).
Leadership experience through university projects, societies, sports teams or voluntary work.
Why Sherwin-Williams?
At Sherwin-Williams, we invest in our people. You'll join a collaborative and supportive environment where your development is a priority. We provide the training, guidance, tools and opportunities needed to help you build a rewarding long-term career and achieve your full potential.
If you're ambitious, eager to learn and motivated to become a future business leader, we'd love to hear from you.
Start your journey. Build your career. Become a future sales leader with Sherwin-Williams.
What we can offer...
The established salary range for this position is £30,000-£35,000.
Sales bonus scheme (10%)
Company pension scheme
25 days' annual leave (with the option to purchase 5 additional)
Work-life balance
Career development
Ongoing training and support
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