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Residential Sales Intern

Shaw Industries Inc • Dalton, GA • 20h ago

Shaw Plant 71, 1000 VD Parrot Parkway, Dalton, GA 30721 USA

Part time

R-156998

Job Title

Residential Sales Intern

Position Overview

Shaw Industries, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking motivated and driven students to join our Residential Sales Internship Program. This immersive 6-8-week summer internship provides rising college seniors with hands-on exposure to the residential flooring industry, sales process, and business operations.

At Shaw, we believe in developing talent through real-world experience. Interns will spend time at our Corporate Headquarters in Dalton, Georgia, participating in onboarding, product training, professional development, and selling skills development. Throughout the program, interns will also travel to markets across the United States to shadow Territory Managers, engage with customers, and gain firsthand experience in residential sales.

The internship is designed to provide exposure to multiple aspects of our business, including sales, operations, customer relationships, and product knowledge. Interns will develop an understanding of how these functions work together to deliver value to customers while gaining insight into Shaw's culture, business strategy, and career opportunities.

This program offers a unique opportunity to build professional skills, explore career interests, and gain meaningful business experience that complements classroom learning.

Responsibilities

Travel with Territory Managers and other sales leaders in the market

Gain knowledge of Shaw's residential flooring products, including carpet and hard surface solutions

Participate in customer visits, sales meetings, and relationship-building activities with retail partners and distributors

Network with Shaw associates across multiple business functions

Assist with product displays and product knowledge sessions

Develop an understanding of the residential sales process and customer lifecycle

Learn how sales, operations, marketing, and customer service work together to support business growth

Gain exposure to territory planning, account management, and business development strategies

Qualifications

Rising college senior pursuing a degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field

Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and professionalism

Interest in sales, customer relationship management, and business development

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the internship program

Program Details

Summer internship (approximately 6 weeks)

Paid Internship

Based at Shaw's Corporate Headquarters in Dalton, GA

Corporate housing provided

Travel opportunities throughout the United States as part of the internship experience

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Work Shift

12 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A history of success, a future of possibility

Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business.

Global Flooring Provider

Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide.

Learn more (https://shawinc.com/Company-Profile)

Operational Excellence

Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world.

Learn more (https://shawinc.com/Our-Operations/Manufacturing)

Award Winning

The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation.

Learn more (https://shawinc.com/Company-Profile/Awards)

We Sustain Human Ability

At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?"

Learn More (https://shawinc.com/Our-Impact/Sustainability)

Community Partner

From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively.

Learn More (https://shawinc.com/Our-Impact/Community-%281%29)

In The News

There is always something new and exciting happening at Shaw. Check out our news page to read our recent press releases, company blog posts, sustainability reports and more!

Learn More (https://shawinc.com/Newsroom)

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