Commercial Sales Intern
- Location
- Shaw Plant CX, 230 Douthit Ferry Road, Cartersville, GA 30120 USA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Part-time
About the job
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 Shaw's 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 Shaw's 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 Shaw's 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.
From Shaw Industries Group, Inc.'s careers page (Workday), checked 31 Oct 2026.
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Posted 10 Sept 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job