SW has provided great opportunities - Sales Sherwin-Williams Employee Review

4.0
Feb 22, 2012
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Pros

Great bennifits and 401K plan SW highly respected among our piers and customers Advancement opportunities for those who have a strong work ethic

Cons

Understaffed stoes Too many sales promotions running throughout the year Risings cost of paint Focused in too many segments. Jack of all trades, an expert of none Too many paint product lines Unrealistic sales budgets and outdated incentive programs

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5.0
May 13, 2026
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Pros

Steady hours and reliable schedule with consistent pay structure. Strong brand reputation and supportive training for new employees. Helpful team environment with coworkers willing to assist. Good entry-level experience for learning customer service skills.

Cons

Workload can become overwhelming during peak sales periods. Limited advancement opportunities without long tenure or relocation.

5.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

A positive work environment. The best co-workers I have had so far in my career worked with me at Sherwin. I also worked under an amazing management team. There is a lot of room for career growth. I worked for Sherwin for about 3.5 years. I started as a contracted lab technician, then I was hired full time as an R&D Associate Chemist. I quickly worked my way up to R&D Chemist within a year of being hired full time. The department I worked in was very fast paced, however, I know there are many other groups that move at a much slower pace with longer timelines. This would make it much easier to manage the workload.

Cons

Working with marketing was challenging at times. We would regularly receive big requests a day before they needed something. This would pose a challenge when you had other priorities to attend to. The pay was average. I do think it could have been slightly higher for all of the job responsibilities given to the chemists in my group specifically. The workload was overwhelming at times.

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