Commercial Graduate

The Commercial Graduate position works alongside our Commercial and Marketing Teams on a variety of projects in order to gain exposure to and a detailed understanding of our business operation. The role holder will develop technical expertise and build a strong career foundation through working with our commercial and marketing teams that will develop personal effectiveness and impact, commercial and financial awareness and customer focus. Other areas covered will include: Induction; Presentation Skills; Career Management and Sales Training.

The programme consists of four six-month placements within the Commercial – Kingfisher Sales, Trade & DIY and Accounts teams and the Marketing function. Within each team a mentor will be assigned to support integration into the organisation and development through the programme with the requirement to complete the following:

• Be responsible for day to day activities in the role
• Work on a key project
• Write a report at the end of each placement with recommendations for improvement

Commercial – Kingfisher Sales / Trade & DIY / Accounts

• Understand and support our partnership with B&Q through our Kingfisher team
• Work within the Trade & DIY channel to understand its operation
• Work alongside our Account Management team to understand their customers and operation
• Understand what our competitors do
• Undertake a project to review what works well currently and areas for improvement in a key area

Marketing

• Channel Marketing – Instore POS and Trade Shows
• Brand Marketing – Social Media and PR
• Product Marketing – Competitor product analysis and packaging design
• Undertake a project

• Degree in business or equivalent subject area
• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Acts openly and honestly with respect for others
• Clear communicator
• Demonstrates a 'can do' approach and has a willingness and appetite to learn
• Is curious, questioning and open minded
• Strives to deliver to the best of abilities at all times
• Shows a good understanding of the market in which the team / division operates.
• Is 'results orientated' and is able to develop professional relationships with colleagues and clients
• Seeks opportunity for self-development
• IT proficiency, particularly conversant with MS Office package
Report writing skills and excellent business English with good attention to detail.

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

Eligibility to Work
You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

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.