Little opportunity for advancement - Assistant Store Manager Sherwin-Williams Employee Review

2.0
19 Aug 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Sherwin-Williams will offer a better than average package to new employees. It is definitely a hands on type of job for individuals who prefer to get a little dirty. This is not for someone that is opposed to physical labor.

Cons

The opportunities for advancement are definitely there...If you want to move every year from city to city and generally only continue to take Store management positions. Store managers work very long hours and the incentive to be a store manager is based primarily on status and bonuses. The salary difference between a store manager and assistant manager is very minimal when you add the extra hours and the added pressure of being the store manager.

Explore other reviews about Sherwin-Williams

5.0
22 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

good benefits, not a difficult job once you get used to it

Cons

crazy schedule and old systems

5.0
16 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All