Real Whirled Sales Development Program – Sales Development

Job Description

Real Whirled Sales Development Program – July 2027 | Whirlpool Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time rotational program at Whirlpool Corporation, with the first three months at global headquarters in Southwest Michigan, followed by relocations to sales territories across the country. Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company, manufacturing kitchen and laundry appliances under iconic brands like Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag. This program aims to fast-track career trajectories by building a strong foundation in sales strategy, merchandising, and operations. Participants will be prepared for diverse sales and marketing roles within the company, driving meaningful innovation to meet consumer needs.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Benton Harbor, MI and various domestic sales territories

• Mission: Develop participants into future leaders by providing comprehensive exposure to Whirlpool’s sales strategy and operations across multiple rotations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Immersive Training: Learn about Whirlpool’s brands, products, consumers, and go-to-market strategies during an immersive training period at global headquarters.
• Territory Sales: Cultivate relationships with 30+ retail partners and field leadership to drive strategic initiatives for increased sales, market share, and product recommendations as a Territory Sales Representative.
• Market Development: Manage relationships with 50+ small to medium-sized dealers to drive sales performance, grow builder pipelines, and optimize product mix as a Market Development Representative.
• Career Progression: Progress into various sales, marketing, and other leadership roles within Whirlpool Corporation after successful completion of the program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completion of Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA; Entry-Level.
• Experience: Must have indefinite US work authorization; willingness to travel and relocate domestically; access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Skills: Ability to lift 50 lbs or more with the help of an associate or assistance of tools.
• Bonus: Marketing or Sales degree preferred; previous internship experience; previous leadership experience; strong public speaking, facilitation, and influencing skills; proven track record of success demonstrated through quantitative and qualitative results.