Job Title

Commercial Sales Trainee 2025

Position Overview

Who are you looking for?

Does a fast-paced career in sales with an innovative and thriving industry leader sound interesting to you? If so, read on! We are seeking motivated and competitive people just like you to join our team. If you are looking for a career path in business to business outside sales, opportunities for travel, high level training, lots of face-time, competitive earning potential and growth, this is the career for you!  

What’s it like?

You, along with a group of other young professionals will go through an exciting and extensive 10-12 week training program at our corporate headquarters in northwest Georgia (don’t worry, we provide housing!). Our trainees participate in everything from team building activities, plant tours (you’ve got to see how our products our made!), sales ride-alongs, product knowledge assessments, professional presentations and much more. Basically, if you have a strong work ethic and a desire to succeed, we give you everything else you will need to be successful in the field during the training program!  

What’s required?

Bachelor’s degree

Willingness to relocate within the US

People just like YOU!  

Who is Shaw, anyway?

Shaw Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., is the world’s largest carpet manufacturer and leading floor covering provider with more than $4 billion in annual sales and approximately 23,000 associates worldwide. Headquartered in Dalton, Ga., the company manufactures and/or distributes carpeting, hardwood, laminate, tile and stone, resilient and sports turf for residential and commercial applications worldwide. A recognized leader in environmental stewardship and innovation, Shaw has implemented hundreds of sustainability initiatives and Cradle to Cradle design solutions, collectively termed the Shaw Green Edge.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.