Sherwin-Williams Looking for Store Manager – Kitchener, ON at Ontario Full Time

WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS  
 
Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!  
 
Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.  
 
This position will manage a Sherwin-Williams paint store, servicing wholesale and retail customers. This includes managing all aspects of store operations, including customer service, marketing, merchandising, inventory, financial reports and store safety. This role will recruit and train store employees, establish work schedules and assignments, and provide guidance to help employees grow professionally. This position will also make outside sales calls.
 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours and required overtime, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment (e.g. hand truck, pallet jack, forklift, etc.).
• Must be able to tint paint, therefore, must be able to distinguish the difference between colours.
• Must be able to operate a computer and communicate via the telephone.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or comparable certification (e.g. GED).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in a retail environment.
• Bachelors Degree in a business-related field.
• Ability to grow wholesale business by conducting effective outside sales calls.
• Ability to manage staff, which includes recruiting and hiring, scheduling, training, delegating work assignments and evaluating work performance.
• Operational skills related to non-selling activities such as financial reports, credit and accounts receivable performance, scheduling and inventory control.
• Wholesale and retail customer service skills, including problem solving and handling customer complaints.
• Planning and organizational skills, as well as good written and verbal communication skills.

 
 
 
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.