Real Whirled Sales Development Program – Sales Development Program

Job Description

Real Whirled Sales Development Program – October 2027 | Whirlpool Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Whirlpool Corporation, initially based in Southwest Michigan, followed by relocations to various sales territories across the country. Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company, consistently working to improve life at home through its iconic brands such as Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag. The company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales in 2025 and employs 41,000 people. This program is designed to fast-track career trajectories for early career professionals by providing a strong foundation in Whirlpool’s brands, sales strategy, merchandising approach, and operations, leading to diverse roles within field sales, channel sales, marketing, and beyond.

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

• Mission: To develop a strong foundation in Whirlpool’s sales strategy, brands, and operations through structured rotations as a Territory Sales Representative and Market Development Representative.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Immersive Training: Undergo comprehensive training to learn about Whirlpool’s brands, products, consumers, and go-to-market strategies.
• First Rotation: Manage 30+ retail stores as a Territory Sales Representative (TSR), cultivating relationships with retail partners and driving increased rates of brand recommendation, sales, and market share.
• Second Rotation: Cultivate relationships with 50+ small to medium-sized dealers as a Market Development Representative (MDR), driving sales performance, balance of floor and sale, and builder pipeline growth.
• Career Progression: Progress into diverse career opportunities within Sales, Marketing, and other departments after successfully completing the MDR role.

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; applicants requiring visa sponsorship are not eligible for this program.
• Skills: Willingness to travel and relocate domestically, access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs or more with assistance.
• Bonus: Marketing or Sales degree preferred, previous internship experience, previous leadership experience, dynamic presenter possessing strong public speaking, facilitation, and influencing skills, a proven track record of success demonstrated through quantitative and qualitative results.