Commercial Sales Trainee - West bei Shawinc

Position Overview

This posting is for our January 2026 and June 2026 Sales Trainee training classes. Potential locations for this role are on the West Coast.

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 professionals early in their sales career, 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 in business / sales related course of study

Willingness to relocate to the West Coast

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.