Residential Sales Trainee Minnesota at Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

University of Delaware; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is launching an August 2026 Residential Sales Trainee Cohort. The program provides hands-on training, coaching, and exposure to Shaw’s product lines and market strategy, preparing you for a Territory Manager role across the US.

Ideal candidates excel in relationship-driven environments, possess strong communication skills, and are eager to develop a long-term career in sales. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are required, with relocation to the market area in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, or related field.
• Interest in a long-term career in sales.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Willingness to relocate to the market area in the US.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an 8-10 week sales training program at the headquarters.
• Assist in learning Shaw’s products, customers and market strategy; become a Territory Manager after training.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Sales

Job description

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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 August 2026 Residential Sales Trainee Cohort!

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 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, plant tours, product knowledge assessments, corporate networking, professional presentations and much more.
• Following training, trainee's are placed into one of our sales locations throughout the US as a Territory Manager where they apply what they learned with the support of other successful sales leaders. Here, they get to learn best practices while gaining hands‑on, on‑the‑job training.

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 related field
• Interest in a long‑term career in sales
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
• Willingness to relocate to the market area in the US

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.

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

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