This position is 12-month Co-op experience for the Marketing Department in Industrial Wood Division. Interns will be assigned to a specific team within the department and complete a project where they will have periodic reviews to evaluate their performance. This opportunity will allow them to gain experience in work groups and other Marketing professionals at Sherwin-Williams. The Candidate will support the Industrial Wood Division Marketing team across a range of activities including preparation of new product commercialization, preparation and support of marketing resources, and various data analytics related projects.

Additional Information:

• This position will require 10% travel
• This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report Sherwin-Williams Cleveland Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44115

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or 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 staff, employees, and business relationships.

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At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

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The Marketing Co-op opportunity support product launches, marketing initiatives, and data analytics projects while gaining hands-on experience with Sherwin-Williams' Industrial Wood Division. Works alongside marketing professionals, contributes to meaningful projects, and builds valuable industry skills.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• 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 have a high school education or equivalent
• Must be a current college student pursing a Bachelor's degree or higher
• Must be a current college student at the junior, senior or grad school level
• Must have availability to work at least 37.5 hours per week during the summer months
• Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week (3+ days) during the school year with flexibility based around school schedule
• Must be able to travel at least 10% of the working time and provide support at Sherwin-Williams' MGTC Brecksville location when required
• Must have at least one (1) year experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing or related field
• Have an expected graduation date of Winter 2026 or anytime 2027
  
  

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• Product/SKU Creation

• Evaluate new product requests for accuracy of information and partner with product managers for final approval.

• Collaborate with cross-functional team members for follow ups on urgent requests

• Finished good label creation and revisions

• Align with the regulatory and creative services teams to finalize proofs and ensure compliance

• Product/Color Database

• Ensure all requests capture key details and partner with the R&D team for product compatibility prior to approval

• Submit new product requests forms per the business needs

• Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and flow maps as necessary for critical business processes

• Partner with the product management team and other functions to validate relevant information. Organize the documents in a central repository for improved access.

• Streamline sales and customer reports tailored for product management analysis while consulting with the finance team

• Partner with the Product Management, Segment and R&D teams to align product positioning

• Provide insights and recommendations for SKU rationalization based on sales analysis