The Sales Development Program is a 12-week program that supports our Consumer Brands Group. Selected candidates will support the Lowe’s stores within the geographic region into which they are hired. The training location for the development program will be in the North Region and trainees must be located here for the duration of the training program. Trainees will be expected to travel to multiple stores in the assigned area to get the true experience of a Sales Representative within our company.In addition, trainees may be asked to travel outside of their assigned region to support business needs in other geographies, requiring travel both local and overnight. Preference will be given to candidates that are open to relocating based on business need upon completion of the program. This Development Program is the ideal fast track for candidates with long-term goals of pursuing a Sales Management career for a Fortune 500 company and provides immense opportunity to learn about Sherwin-Williams, the Consumer Brands Group and our multiple categories and channels of business. Following completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to apply for a post-program promotion within the Consumer Brands Group career path or with other Sherwin-Williams divisions. Post program opportunities may require relocation.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 public. Complete a structured learning plan for product training and sales excellence Act as Brand Representative for nationally recognized brands, such as Valspar, HGTV by Sherwin-Williams, Cabot, Minwax, Purdy, Thompson's Water Seal, White LightningUtilize the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to document in-store activity and sales callsDrive top-line sales at assigned Lowe’s StoreProvide support to the regional team of 8-12 Sales Representatives in the following areas: Training Lowe’s associates, Business Management, Merchandising, Events Establish strong selling relationships with Lowe’s store associates and management Respond and resolve product, service, and inventory issues at the store levelLeverage coaching, networking, hands-on experiences to develop sales and leadership skillsMaintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards, including promotional packages and sales floor displaysAbility to travel overnight, approximately 10-15% of the time Minimum Requirements: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 be at least eighteen (18) years of age Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license By the start of this development program, must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or have at least four (4) years of prior work experience in Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Retail, Operations, or ManagementMust be willing to travel as required for this position Preferred Qualifications:Have at least one (1) prior internship or co-op experience in Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Retail, Operations, or ManagementHave at least one (1) year of prior work experience in Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Retail, Operations, or Management Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish Have previous experience in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extra-curricular activities, military experience, etc.Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teamsWilling to relocate for future job opportunities upon completion of the Consumer Brands Group Sales Development Program