Commercial Sales Intern

Job Title

Commercial Sales Intern

Position Overview

Shaw Industries Inc. a Berkshire Hathaway company is seeking motivated and driven students to join our Commercial Sales Internship Program for Summer 2027. This immersive 8-week summer internship provides rising college seniors with hands-on exposure to the commercial flooring industry sales process and business operations.

At Shaw we believe in developing talent through real-world experience. Interns will spend time at our Commercial Headquarters in Cartersville 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 Account Executives engage with customers and gain firsthand experience in commercial 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 Shaws 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 Account Executives and other sales leaders in market

• Gain knowledge of Shaws commercial products solutions and business operations

• Participate in customer visits sales meetings and relationship-building activities

• Network with Shaw associates across multiple functions

• C onduct customer and market research to identify potential opportunities and support prospecting efforts

• Assist with prospecting activities account planning and lead generation initiatives

• Assist with showroom activities and special projects as assigned

• Develop an understanding of the commercial sales process and customer lifecycle

• Learn how sales operations and customer experience work together to support business growth

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 initiativ e and professionalism

• Interest in sales customer relationship management and business development

• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the internship program

Program Details

• 8-week summer internship

• Paid internship

• Based at Shaws Commercial Headquarters in Cartersville 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.

Required Experience:

Intern