About the role#
Shaw Industries is seeking students for our Residential Sales Internship Program. This 6 to 8 week summer program gives rising college seniors hands-on experience in the flooring industry. You will start at our corporate headquarters in Dalton, Georgia, for training and professional development. From there, you will travel to various markets across the United States to shadow our team and work directly with customers.
What you'll do#
- Travel with Territory Managers and sales leaders to gain firsthand experience in the field.
- Learn about our residential flooring products and assist with product displays.
- Join customer visits, sales meetings, and relationship-building activities with retail partners.
- Network with associates across different business functions.
- Develop an understanding of the sales process, territory planning, and account management.
- Observe how sales, operations, marketing, and customer service work together to support business growth.
What you'll need#
- Status as a rising college senior pursuing a degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
- A strong work ethic and a desire to learn.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and professionalism.
- A genuine interest in sales, customer relationship management, and business development.
- The ability and willingness to travel throughout the internship program.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, part-time internship based in Dalton, Georgia.
- The program takes place during the summer of 2027.
- Corporate housing is provided.
- This role is on-site and requires travel within the United States.
About Shaw Industries
Shaw Industries manufactures flooring and surface solutions for residential, commercial, and outdoor markets. Founded in 1967, the company produces carpet, hardwood, tile, vinyl, and synthetic turf. It operates as a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and maintains its headquarters in Dalton, Georgia. The organization employs approximately 18,000 people across its global operations.
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