Product Marketing Co-Op Interior Architectural Paint

The Product Marketing Co-Op - Interior Architectural Paint within the Global Architectural Product Development Team at Sherwin-Williams will play a key role in supporting strategic marketing initiatives across product commercialization, product line management, and brand awareness efforts for leading brands such as Sherwin-Williams, Valspar, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, and Dutch Boy. Responsibilities include contributing to competitive analysis, label development, and the creation of sales collateral. This is a year-round co-op opportunity based at our Cleveland Headquarters. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS Support Product Lifecycle Management: Assist the Interior Architectural Paint Team in overseeing the full lifecycle of product lines, including development, launch, maintenance, and rationalization strategies. Lead Competitive Analysis Efforts: Conduct in-depth market assessments, competitive pricing analyses, and retail audits to identify trends, opportunities, and threats within the paint category. Participate in Product Evaluation Sessions: Engage in hands-on application and testing of products at our lab facility to assess performance, quality, and customer experience. Analyze Business and Financial Data: Pull and interpret key business and financial reports to support strategic decision-making and performance tracking. Assist with Marketing Communication Management: Work closely with the Marketing Communications team on packaging development, catalog updates, and the creation of marketing assets to support brand initiatives. Engage with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with internal stakeholders across Brand/Channel Marketing, Sales, Technical Services, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure alignment and execution of business objectives. FORMAL EDUCATION: Required: Current Sophomore or Junior student pursing a degree in Marketing or Business-related field Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and oral communication skills Must be available to work as close to 37.5 hours per week as possible during the summer and 20-25 hours per week during the school year KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Required: Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal Proficient in MS Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn Organized, strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize Analytical and metrics-driven with a strategic mindset Comfort with public speaking and small group collaboration Candidate looking to start ASAP