Sherwin-Williams reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(9,481 total reviews)
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37% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Sherwin-Williams has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 9,481 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sherwin-Williams employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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2.0
May 3, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You usually get to know most of your customers which is nice. Many managers are open to working around your schedule or letting you take time off if you need it but that really depends on your manager. I've had one manager where you had to give 2 months notice to get a day off, for a college student working part time that is a little ridiculous. They usually do all their management hiring in house which is a nice to see. The internship program and the Management training program are very fun and you really feel like Sherwin Williams cares about their employees and it would be a great career.

Cons

Getting promoted is a toss of the coin. I've known under qualified but competent people who have been promoted after a year to assistant manager but I've also know overqualified, competent people who are still working part time after 5 years, and many request to move up. The pay is horrible. You can get the same pay or better at any other retail store without any of the knowledge that is required to work at Sherwin Williams. You get a raise once a year after your review and it's usually a slap in the face. Many times the manager will tell you that your 10 cent raise is a good raise. New employees with no experience are often hired on at the same rate as senior employees.

2.0
Jul 27, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

My store gets weekends off.

Cons

Been at Sherwin Williams for almost 5 years now and have not moved up at all. The only people who move up are MTP and thats about it.

3.0
Oct 13, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent "ownership" in a business without the personal financial loss. An american company with a long history of success. Financially strong company that doesn't falter during tough economic times. Products are best in the industry, hands-down. Benefits are excellent and pay is competitive. Business knowledge gained is fast and broad.

Cons

Job descriptions are grossly skewed and managers are expected to both be a sales rep and a store manager. This is a salary job where you will easily work 50+ hours per week with no overtime. You're assistant manager can make or break you and the remaining staff at stores are typically part-time. If you're real lucky, you'll get an untrained ASM with no staff, open 7 days a week and no 3rd key to supplement long hours. No other company will you find an $7 hour part-time employee helping a $250,000 account on a daily basis. Sales reps on average; do nothing except complain because stores weren't "giving" them accounts. When problems arise, reps are no where to be found, except on the golf course. DM's were typically sales reps in their previous position and are "pro rep" on every issue. It is always your fault. I have also seen two DM's leave the company on "not so good" terms only to return a year later and be re-hired in their same position. There is a "good old boy" organization still in existence but has some what been covered up with their new "diversity" movement. System methods and pricing are redundant. In 11 years of employment, SW has not been able to fix these "very important" issues and you will be challenged by every customer regarding the price on products. You will constantly feel like Monty Hall in making a deal over every gallon of paint you sell; and then get questioned by upper management when done incorrectly. Basically this is a retail job, dealing with people, all day, every day.

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