Commercial Sales Trainee - Connecticut

Shaw•Cartersville, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Commercial Sales Trainee – Shaw Contract Connecticut Job Description Shaw Contract is a global design leader in commercial flooring for some of the world’s most creative and innovative environments. Our vast, sustainable product offerings can be found in diverse markets such as workplace, healthcare, hospitality, education, and multi-family dwellings; supporting the spaces in which we work, learn, live, play, and heal. The Shaw Contract Connecticut team is expanding, and we are looking for driven, relationship-focused individuals to join our January 2027 Commercial Sales Training Program cohort. We are currently hiring for two trainee positions within the Connecticut market: Dealer / Education / Institutional Trainee A&D / Sustainability Trainee Potential territory locations include: Stamford, CT New Haven, CT Hartford, CT The ideal candidate currently lives in, or is willing to relocate to, the Connecticut market following completion of the training program. About the role: Commercial Sales Trainees are responsible for learning and executing the sales process within their designated territories while developing strong business relationships across the commercial flooring industry. Trainees must demonstrate sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced sales environment. Throughout the program, trainees will gain a comprehensive understanding of Shaw Contract products, market segments, and customer engagement strategies. Individuals in these roles will work closely with architects, designers, dealers, end-users, educational institutions, and other commercial partners to support projects and drive business growth. The ideal candidate is flexible, personable, competitive, and motivated to build a long-term career in business-to-business sales. Strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation abilities, and relationship-building capabilities are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred
Recent college graduate or professional early in their sales career
Willingness to relocate within the Connecticut market
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A competitive mindset with a desire to learn and grow
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Flexible, personable, competitive, and motivated to build a long-term career in business-to-business sales
Strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation abilities, and relationship-building capabilities

Responsibilities

Learning and executing the sales process within their designated territories
Developing strong business relationships across the commercial flooring industry
Demonstrating sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced sales environment
Gaining a comprehensive understanding of Shaw Contract products, market segments, and customer engagement strategies
Working closely with architects, designers, dealers, end-users, educational institutions, and other commercial partners to support projects and drive business growth