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Sherwin-Williams

Deadline 12 September 2026 Birmingham

Sherwin-Williams, a global paint and coatings manufacturer, is offering an 18-month graduate sales programme within their General Industrial Division. You'll develop core commercial skills through structured training, mentorship, and real-world customer engagement, with a clear pathway towards field sales, account management, and leadership roles.

What you’ll do

  • Build and nurture customer relationships to understand their needs and drive repeat business
  • Support sales activities and contribute to revenue growth across assigned accounts or territories
  • Participate in product knowledge training and industry familiarisation within the industrial coatings sector
  • Work alongside experienced mentors to develop commercial acumen and sales techniques
  • Assist with business development initiatives and market opportunity identification

Eligibility

  • Recent graduate (or final-year student) with ambition to build a commercial sales career
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively in a team
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
  • Flexibility to engage in on-site and field-based work as part of hands-on development

Key facts

  • Salary: £30,000
  • Location: Birmingham
  • Deadline: 12 September 2026
  • Graduate / entry-level role

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