Sherwin-Williams Employer Reviews

I have worked for this company for a long time working the store driving holding a key checking inventory helping customers basically working like an assistant manager would...doing all kinds of things. I have applied to be assistant manager several times and I've had some really good interviews.. but the only way to move up in this company is after – more... 4 years of college.. they have even told me this straight out..Sherwin Williams does not promote from within I assume 80 percent of its employees are part timers... most of the full time employees like me that I work with would like to move up in the company, but most positions available require you to up route your family and move. .. overall if you are full time and you work for this company, you are lucky to have a job like this.. and just be happy for what it is. – less

Good company to work for Good company to work for Good company to work for Good company to work for

work at 4:00 am, 2 20 min breaks during day, usually leave between 12:00 and 2:00 pm, pulled orders, loaded trucks, some coworkers could not drive forklifts well, they could be a menace to everyone else

Management was very easing going type of organization in which i learned a great deal about the difference in quality of paint that i did not realize existed.My co-workers were very friendly and helpful and the most enjoable part of the job was getting to know the contracters and visiting the job site to deliver paint and see the different types of – more... places bieng built. – less

When I show up in the morning my delivery orders are usually ready to go. I deliver my orders and come back to the store and help out around the back warehouse and deliver more orders as they come in. All of the co-workers were great to work with all were very friendly and task oriented. The hardest part about working here is the pay, I need a full – more... time job to support myself and they just don't have a lot of full time work available with their company. The most enjoyable part of this job is the customers and contractors. Those people make my day I feel like most of them are my friends more than customers. – less

During my time at Sherwin-Williams I was able to acquire problem resolution, and project management skills that are applicable in both the office setting as well as manufacturing.

I managed inventory and resolved customer issues by providing quick, thoughtful solutions.

I received experience in customer relations and problem solving, and I acquired a background with budgeting and meeting revenue quotas.

I was disappointed in management due to their lack of productivity. On nearly every occasion our manager spent his time delegating – more... tasks and working as little as possible. – less

Learned something new everyday, enjoyed working there. I really enjoyed my co- workers, we worked well together. I enjoyed many different aspects, such as, working with contractors and all customers, color consulting, educating people so they could get the best results from their hard work.

Excellent company that focuses on its employees as well as the customers. At SW you are held to a high standard that is carried through out each department.

A typical day at work is preparation of outbound and inbound calls from internal and external customer and obtaining solid committments of payment on delinquent accounts.
I have obtain a great amount of knowledge of a structure business and how to handle commercial and independent contractors.
The hardest part of the job is there is no movement in climbing – more... the ladder once you are in credit.
The most enjoyable part is assisting customer's and co-workers to do the best they can and resolve issues in a timely manner. – less

Great management, good place for having good relationships with employees. Schedules are flexible and great for any student. Hours are short and days are short. Paid holidays and good raises.

I fully interning at Sherwin-Williams. They also have a great Manager Training Program to follow up with.

Great place to work. Total bu in of management on safety programs. VPP site

Constantly pace throughout the day dealing with customers. You learn from personal encounters and experiences about the different products and also they have a phenomenal training program so all employees are very knowledgeable.

Working as the manager for Sherwin-Williams I have developed many profitable relationships in my 4+ years with the company. A typical day is filled with customer interactions varying from homeowners to county, state, and national account consultations. Delegation of my staff is vital to my success as this allows myself to dedicate the proper time to – more... projects that require my personal attention and specialized knowledge. In my management role I have successfully converted my current store from a floor covering hybrid vendor to a specialized marine,industrial, chemical, and architectural coatings supplier. While the most difficult part of my job my be training employees that are completely new to this kind of market, it is exciting to see those same employees close a large sale unassisted. It is satisfying to gather intelligence on a potential customer as a team and collaborate to close a large sale contract. I have an extremely aggressive and competitive attitude when comes to obtaining new business and I find it personally rewarding to know that I serve a key role in my company's increased profitability. – less

Dealt with a variety of customers on helping them with paint. Put away stock and freight that have came into the store.

Interacting with commercial and retail customers. Solving difficult problems on a daily basis and managing staff in an effective manner.

Learning more about paint and its quality. Great management and hard working co-workers.

It was a learning experience since this is my first time of being employed. My coworkers were pleasant and very considerate toward my naivety.I was glad to be able to work and set up with the equipment that I was assigned to. In the long run, I had some input that I can contribute to the expansion and somehow help put the company achieved a place in – more... the printing industry, two years in a row of being the best..It was a joint effort by my coworker with whom I was pleased to work with.
We were acknowledged by the worked that we did, and a substantial increase to our paycheck. – less

Great Company all around. Been trying to get back with them.