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The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products. read more
Sherwin-Williams Company Culture
Sherwin-Williams Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Sherwin-Williams' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
BDiversity
BManager
BPerks & Benefits
BEnvironment
BSherwin-Williams CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
John Morikis
69 /100
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Diversity at Sherwin-Williams
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Sherwin-Williams have rated Outlook, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sherwin-Williams
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Sherwin-Williams have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Sherwin-Williams eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
7
Sherwin-Williams employees are 7% more likely to recommend Sherwin-Williams as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 34% | Detractors |
Working at Sherwin-Williams
Working at Sherwin-Williams is rated average by 1153 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sherwin-Williams employees are most satisfied about Manager, Perks And Benefits, and Environment categories, putting Sherwin-Williams’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Cleveland, OH. See below in detail how working at Sherwin-Williams was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sherwin-Williams
B
Overall Company Culture at Sherwin-Williams is rated B
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Sherwin-Williams ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Sherwin-Williams Employee Reviews
Out of 833 Sherwin-Williams employee reviews, 79% were positive. The remaining 21% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sherwin-Williams improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 79% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 21% |
Positive Reviews From Sherwin-Williams Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?The partnership with customers and their success. Winning against the completion. The camaraderie amongst coworkers
- What are some of the best things about your team?We all give the company dedication, effectiveness, and loyalty.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Bonus is good if you hit. Hard to attain depending on previous year performance, benefits are good
Constructive Feedback From Sherwin-Williams Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Supporting employees, putting qualified people in leadership roles that understand the market and plan accurately for success. Creating a company culture that supports the additional work load and compensating employees fairly for excessive work load.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Active listening and being more humble
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?They need to be more truthful about what goes into working in a store. It’s very physical and dir
Sherwin-Williams Company Information
Sherwin-Williams Company Overview
The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products.
Sherwin-Williams was founded in 1866 and its current CEO is John Morikis. Since its inception 160 years ago, Sherwin-Williams has grown to 31039 employees.
Sherwin-Williams Mission, Vision & Values
Sherwin-Williams Mission & Values
At Sherwin-Williams, we are proud of the company we keep – our family of dedicated employees. We are committed to providing our people with a friendly, safe and exciting work environment that includes opportunities to learn and grow. It’s part of our culture – and part of our history. Our world-class brands and innovative products exist because of the work and dedication of our people. When you join Sherwin-Williams, you’ll be part of company that has a strong commitment to its employees. From our professional work environment to our excellent benefits to our ongoing training, we take care of the people who make us strong. If you’re looking for a challenge in the form of responsibility, recognition, the ability to achieve success and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, Sherwin-Williams is the place for you.
Sherwin-Williams Vision Statement
To be the world leader in the paint industry committed to satisfying customer needs through quality products, excellent service and a highly trained and professional workforce.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Sherwin-Williams
Our sustainability performance results provide an in-depth look at the results behind our sustainability efforts. These results are presented following the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) format and include data on corporate governance, environmental management, environmental goals and performance, product stewardship, community and social involvement, labor practices and worker health and safety.
The philanthropic arm of our Company is The Sherwin-Williams Foundation. Its mission is to provide a strategy for our employees and shareholders that is aligned with our Culture of Excellence, business objectives and supported by our guiding values. The Foundation is committed to children’s health and education that leads to economic independence.
The Foundation provides grants to nonprofits that are providing solutions in the areas of children’s health and education that leads to economic independence. Geographic areas eligible for Foundation grants include Cleveland, Ohio and locations in which the Company operates a manufacturing and/or distribution facility. Additionally, the Foundation awards one $50,000 signature grant, The Sherwin-Williams Grant, annually to an organization addressing community needs in innovative ways to systemic change.
| Headquarter | Cleveland, OH 44115 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sherwin-williams.com |
| Founding Date | 1866 |
| Tel | 6308415384 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SHW |
| Jobs | careers.sherwin-williams.com/careers/ |
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Sherwin-Williams Competitors
Sherwin-Williams competitors include BEHR, Benjamin Moore, Ecolab, and Kelly Moore Paints. Sherwin-Williams ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sherwin-Williams compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Sherwin-Williams Employees
Sherwin-Williams has 31039 employees. 1153 employees at Sherwin-Williams have reviewed Sherwin-Williams across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 1153 Sherwin-Williams employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sherwin-Williams are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Sherwin-Williams, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sherwin-Williams are generally satisfied with their team. 1153 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Sherwin-Williams are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sherwin-Williams believe the environment at Sherwin-Williams is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sherwin-Williams is comfortably fast. About 55% of the employees at Sherwin-Williams work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sherwin-Williams are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Sherwin-Williams employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Sherwin-Williams report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Sherwin-Williams have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
80% of Sherwin-Williams employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Sherwin-Williams employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
50% of Sherwin-Williams employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Sherwin-Williams employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
69% of Sherwin-Williams employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Sherwin-Williams - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sherwin-Williams is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Sherwin-Williams employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 60% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Sherwin-Williams KPIs and OKRs
At Sherwin-Williams 25% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Sherwin-Williams' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 17 Sherwin-Williams employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 11 have said yes.
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Sherwin-Williams CEO & Leadership
Sherwin-Williams CEO - John Morikis
69 /100
John’s approval rate is just above average, putting John in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Cleveland, OH. John Morikis is well regarded by employees for the Manager Sherwin-Williams offers, and ranks among the Top 30% of CEOs by employees in that category. John is most liked by employees in the HR department and employees in the Customer Support department. However, employees with the company for Over 10 Years have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Sherwin-Williams’s competitors, John Morikis ranks just above Kelly Moore Paints’s CEO Steve Devoe. With John’s leadership, Sherwin-Williams employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and Perks And Benefits. John was rated slightly below average for Office Culture.
Sherwin-Williams Leadership
The Sherwin-Williams Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO John Morikis, Vice President of Sales Paul Clifford, and Regional HR Director Protective & Marine Coatings Division Kathleen Craven
John Morikis CEO / President
John Morikis serves as the CEO / President of Sherwin-Williams.
Paul Clifford Vice President of Sales
Paul Clifford serves as the Vice President of Sales of Sherwin-Williams.
Kathleen Craven Regional HR Director Protective & Marine Coatings Division
Kathleen Craven serves as the Regional HR Director Protective & Marine Coatings Division of Sherwin-Williams.
Christopher Karalis Vice President, North America
Christopher Karalis serves as the Vice President, North America of Sherwin-Williams.
Kelly Negro Vice President Enterprise Risk Management
Kelly Negro serves as the Vice President Enterprise Risk Management of Sherwin-Williams.
Lori Petti Director, Learning & Management Development
Lori Petti serves as the Director, Learning & Management Development of Sherwin-Williams.
Rafael Arango Director of LAC Channels
Rafael Arango serves as the Director of LAC Channels of Sherwin-Williams.
John Ault Vice President - Corporate Controller
John Ault serves as the Vice President - Corporate Controller of Sherwin-Williams.
JaNette Barnett Vice President of Sales, National Accounts
JaNette Barnett serves as the Vice President of Sales, National Accounts of Sherwin-Williams.
Sherwin-Williams Salaries
How much does Sherwin-Williams pay?
How much do people at Sherwin-Williams get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sherwin-Williams is $129,327, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $132,554, or $63 per hour.
At Sherwin-Williams, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $247,449 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,776 annually. Average Sherwin-Williams salaries by department include: Admin at $71,862, Business Development at $158,126, Legal at $157,030, and Product at $164,391. Half of Sherwin-Williams salaries are above $132,554.
452 employees at Sherwin-Williams rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1353 ratings) while 433 employees at Sherwin-Williams rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 445 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sherwin-Williams employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, Marketing Manager, and Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 10 salary records from Sherwin-Williams employees.
Last updated a day ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $181k | $181k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $235k | $235k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $276k | $276k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $294k | $294k | 100th Percentile |
$129,327*
Average Compensation
$132,554*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sherwin-Williams Salaries by City
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- Cleveland, OH
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Sherwin-Williams Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sherwin-Williams
Diverse employees at Sherwin-Williams score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing Sherwin-Williams in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sherwin-Williams across various culture dimensions.
A culture of diversity and inclusion focuses on retaining and attracting top talent from a variety of backgrounds who can use their unique perspectives and experiences to improve business results. It is about valuing, encouraging, and supporting those whose backgrounds and experiences may be different than our own. Most importantly, it is about our mutual success—as individuals and together as a global organization—and our ability to face the challenges of the future.
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Sherwin-Williams Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Sherwin-Williams PTO
Sherwin-Williams' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 43% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Sherwin-Williams' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Sherwin-Williams on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Sales | 55% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 12% | |
Customer Support | 10% | |
IT | 7% | |
Engineering | 5% | |
Other | 12% |
Candidates By Location
Cleveland | 23% | |
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Tampa | 3% | |
Lima | 3% | |
Dallas | 3% | |
Bristol | 2% | |
Other | 65% |
Sherwin-Williams Internship Program
Looking for an internship that will give you REAL work experience while earning a competitive hourly wage? With the Sherwin-Williams Paint Stores Group Internship Program, you’ll get intense, on-the-job experience in the commercial/retail environment of one of our 3300+ company owned stores in the United States or Canada. You’ll build your resume through practical business experience with a Fortune 500 company while “test driving” our company and evaluating how closely aligned our values are to your own. Some colleges even allow students to earn credits for completing the Internship Program. And because we have facilities throughout the country, you can work in a store near your college or summer residence. We think it’s a winning proposition.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Sherwin-Williams?
Sales
Very Difficult20%
Somewhat Difficult20%
Not Difficult20%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships40%
Answered by 5 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sherwin-Williams
Who is the CEO of Sherwin-Williams?
Sherwin-Williams CEO is John Morikis, their score by employees is 69
What is Sherwin-Williams eNPS?
The eNPS for Sherwin-Williams is 7
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Sherwin-Williams?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 170k
What are the salaries in the Design in Sherwin-Williams?
The average salaries for Design in Sherwin-Williams is 124k
How many employees work in Sherwin-Williams?
Sherwin-Williams has 31039 employees
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