“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.”

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Instructional Design 

• Apply principles of adult learning theory to guide instructional design.
• Collaborate with the Global Architectural Learning & Development team, divisional leadership, and cross-functional SMEs (e.g., Marketing, Safety, Finance, eBusiness, Sales) to develop and deliver impactful training programs.
• Proactively engage with SMEs and L&OD Leads to assess training needs and build trust through professionalism and instructional expertise in a dynamic environment.
• Support the implementation of training deliverables and contribute to their successful rollout.
• Continuously evaluate new and existing training modules using system analytics, learner feedback, and performance data to enhance content quality and user experience.
• Conduct needs analyses and participate in the design and development of training curricula.
• Partner with SMEs and L&OD Leads to define curriculum scope and requirements.
• Provide consultative updates and feedback to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Design and develop eLearning content and blended learning solutions, including storyboarding and authoring.
• Produce and edit multimedia assets (audio, video, photography, print) to support learning initiatives.
• Participate in beta testing and pilot deliveries of new courses, including occasional travel for on-site support.
• Create job aids and performance support tools tailored to specific course objectives.
• Select appropriate instructional methods, define timelines, and prepare training materials in both digital and physical formats.
• Establish and document clear learning objectives and assessment strategies.
• Design targeted training activities that align with job-specific performance outcomes.
• Optimize user engagement and reduce friction in eLearning experiences by focusing on user journey and task completion.
• Collaborate with vendors and the L&OD Design Team to produce digital learning assets (e.g., eLearning, mobile learning, videos) and manage course production in alignment with project timelines.
• Review and test curriculum developed by peers, offering constructive feedback and contributing to new program ideas.
• Conduct quality assurance testing on all eLearning and video content to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Ensure training materials and modules remain current and aligned with business needs by working closely with content owners.
• Provide design consultation and support to internal training managers, including content migration guidance.
• Partner with the technology team to test and deploy learning content within the LMS.

Learning Campaign Effectiveness

• Support Sales Readiness initiatives by leveraging learner data and insights.
• Conduct learner surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and courses.
• Use internal tools (e.g., polling, SharePoint) to gather feedback and assess learner needs.
• Collaborate with data and analytics teams to inform project direction and measure impact.

Enterprise Resource Program Support

• Partner with enterprise-wide programs (e.g., Belonging & Culture, Finance, Employee Relations) to understand learning needs and co-develop training solutions.
• Design and support the creation of diverse learning formats, including workshops, digital modules, outreach events, and other educational experiences.

Ad Hoc Responsibilities

• Support the Paint Spanish Program as needed.
• Assist learners in navigating learning platforms and experiences upon request.
• Represent the GA Training Team in cross-functional meetings as appropriate.
• Contribute to Learning & Development team initiatives and special projects.
• Attend local and non-local training sessions as required and approved.
• Participate in National Sales Meetings when invited.
• Complete required paperwork/reports in a timely manner. This includes but is not limited to mileage tracking, expense reporting, etc.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in HR, Education/Learning or other Business Related Field

Preferred:

• Training/Facilitation Certification/Education
• Instructional Design Certification/Education

Required:

• Experience Creating Training Experiences
• Comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization
• 1 – 2 years of experience in HR, Education/Training or other Business-related field

Preferred:

• 2-3 years of Sherwin-Williams Store and/or Sales Representative Experience Project Management experience
• Adobe, Storyline, Vyond, LMS, etc.

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.