Residential Sales Trainee

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

Full time

R-157001

Job Title

Residential Sales Trainee

Position Overview

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Sales with a reputable company? Are you energized by building relationships, solving problems, and helping people create beautiful spaces? We are hiring now for our 2027 Residential Sales Trainee cohorts!

Shaw Industries is looking for ambitious, people-centered talent to join our Residential Sales Trainee Program—a dynamic, career-launching experience designed to develop the next generation of high-performing sales professionals.

As a Residential Sales Trainee, you’ll receive hands-on training, real-world experience, and personalized coaching while learning the ins and outs of Shaw’s products, customers, and market strategy. By the end of the program, you’ll be ready to step into a professional selling role as a Territory Manager with confidence, product expertise, and a strong network behind you.

What You’ll Do

• Our extensive 8–10-week sales training program at our headquarters in northwest Georgia prepares associates for a successful sales career supporting our residential hard and soft surface businesses. Associates participate in everything from team-building activities and plant tours to product knowledge assessments, corporate networking, professional presentations, and much more.

• Following training, trainees are placed in one of our sales locations throughout the U.S. as Territory Managers, where they apply what they’ve learned with the support of successful sales leaders.

Who You Are

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Thrive in relationship-driven, people-first environments (Build Customer Satisfaction)

• Have strong communication and presentation skills (Influence Others)

• Are energized by achieving goals and solving customer challenges (Execute Action Plan)

• Are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn (Adaptability)

• Are comfortable traveling and working independently (Initiate Action)

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, or a related field

• Interest in a long-term career in sales

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

• Willingness to relocate to a market area in the U.S.

Who is Shaw, anyway?

Shaw Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., is the world’s largest carpet manufacturer and a leading floor covering provider with over $4 billion in annual sales and approximately 22,000 associates worldwide. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw manufactures and distributes carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile and stone, resilient flooring, and sports turf for both residential and commercial use. A recognized leader in innovation and environmental stewardship, Shaw has launched hundreds of sustainability initiatives and Cradle to Cradle® design solutions—collectively known as the Shaw Green Edge.

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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 to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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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