Sherwin-Williams
Management Trainee
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Shanghai, China
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
17 September 2026
What they need
Accelerated Leadership Development Program
The program adopts the 70-20-10 development model. By combining on-the-job experience, coaching, and learning, participants will accelerate their growth over a two-year period.
*On-the-Job Experience
- Two-Year Cross-Functional Rotations: Participants will rotate through core business departments and key support functions, enabling them to develop a comprehensive perspective on business operations and build a strong commercial mindset.
- Strategic Project Experience: During the program, participants will take an active role in at least two major cross-functional projects. They will assume key responsibilities in real business settings and contribute to business growth and innovation.
*Coaching and Support
Every Management Trainee will receive multifaceted support. Regular career development conversations and leadership coaching will accelerate professional growth.
- Senior management mentor
- Guidance from managers across rotational functions
- End-to-end support from an HR partner
*Learning Plan
Throughout the program, participants will take part in a range of training and learning activities designed to enhance their overall professional and management capabilities.
- New employee onboarding and integration training
- Asia-Pacific leadership programs
- Management skills training
- Internal workshops
- Senior leader engagement and business-sharing sessions
*Core Capabilities to Be Developed
- Forward-looking thinking and agile responsiveness
- Enterprise mindset
- Customer orientation and partnership mindset
- Influence and leadership
- Results orientation
- Continuous learning capability
Development Path
- Years 1-2 | Management Trainee
Development Objective: Become a high-potential talent with comprehensive business capabilities.
- Complete cross-functional rotations
- Participate in strategic projects
- Build an understanding of the full value chain
- Complete the development of core capabilities
- Years 3-4 | Key Contributor
Development Objective: Become a high performer and enter the succession pipeline for middle-management roles.
- Take on a critical business role
- Independently lead important projects
- Continue to accelerate professional development
- Mid-Term | Team Leader
Development Objective: Enter the high-potential talent pool.
- Become a high-performing talent
- Be included in key talent development programs
- Future | Broad Possibilities
Development Objective: Grow into a future management talent.
- Take on management responsibilities at higher levels
- Continue to create business value and generate positive impact
Qualifications | The Candidate We Are Looking For
- Education: Master's degree; graduates from leading universities.
- Academic Background: Science or engineering discipline; candidates with a chemistry-related background are preferred.
- Graduation Year: Members of the Class of 2027 who will graduate by July 2027.
- Candidates from the Classes of 2025 and 2026 may also be considered.
- Language Capability: Fluent communication skills in both Chinese and English, with the ability to use both languages in the workplace.
- Business Acumen: A business mindset and basic financial knowledge or understanding.
- Relevant project or activity organization experience, such as:
-Leadership roles in student unions, clubs, or societies
-Campus project leadership
-Entrepreneurship or competition experience
-Cross-team collaboration experience
What We Particularly Value
- Ability to learn quickly
- Structured thinking
- Resilience in the face of challenges
- Collective spirit and an ownership mindset
- Potential to influence and inspire others
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