Real Whirled Sales Development Program - January 2027

Whirlpool • Benton Harbor, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fast track your career trajectory in the Real Whirled Sales Development Program by interacting in a variety of professional settings as you gain exposure to the Whirlpool business. Spend about two to three years gaining a strong foundation in our brands, sales strategy, merchandising approach and operations. Real Whirled Alumni advance into roles in field sales, channel sales, operations, sales enablement, direct to consumer sales, merchandising, brand and product marketing, and beyond!

Program location
The first three months of the program are at our global headquarters in Southwest Michigan. During training, we provide free housing in a unit with top-of-the-line Whirlpool appliances, cooking stipend, conference travel, factory tours, cooking demos with our corporate chef and more!

After the immersive training period, participants relocate for about 12-18 months to a carefully selected sales territory across the country.

For the second and final rotation, participants will have the option to return to Benton Harbor, MI or to another field-based role for about 12-18 months.

Your day-to-day
Immersive Training: During training, participants learn about Whirlpool’s brands, products, consumers, and how we go to market.

Your First Rotation - Sell Thru: Participants apply their training insights as Territory Sales Representatives (TSRs). TSRs are the primary face of Whirlpool Corporation and our many iconic brands within the accounts that they manage. Each TSR is responsible for managing 30+ retail stores in a dedicated geographical territory. The TSR will cultivate relationships with retail partners and field leadership and collaborate to drive strategic initiatives for increased rates of recommendation, sales and market share of brand products.

Your Second Rotation - Sell In: After the TSR role, participants are guided into a Market Development Representative (MDR) role. This position will be based in Benton Harbor, MI or a field location. MDRs cultivate relationships with 50+ small to medium-sized dealers in a dedicated geography. MDRs drive sales performance in their territories, drive balance of floor and balance of sale, grow/maintain our builder pipeline as well as drive mix.
In this role, the MDR may be rewarded with an incentive bonus based on performance to quota.

After successful completion of the MDR role, participants are then afforded the opportunity to progress their career at Whirlpool within a variety of next step roles in Sales/Marketing and beyond.

Requirements

• Completion of Bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
• Must have indefinite US work authorization. Applicants who require visa sponsorship or work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for this program.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate domestically
• Must have access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more with the help of an associate or assistance of tools
• Some physical activity required (i.e., setting up promotional material or moving appliances)

Nice To Haves

• 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 the articulation of quantitative and qualitative results

Responsibilities

• Manage 30+ retail stores in a dedicated geographical territory as a Territory Sales Representative (TSR).
• Cultivate relationships with retail partners and field leadership.
• Collaborate to drive strategic initiatives for increased rates of recommendation, sales and market share of brand products.
• Cultivate relationships with 50+ small to medium-sized dealers in a dedicated geography as a Market Development Representative (MDR).
• Drive sales performance in territories.
• Drive balance of floor and balance of sale.
• Grow/maintain builder pipeline.
• Drive mix.

Benefits

• Relocation support
• Annual bonus
• 401k match
• Paid time off
• Insurance plan
• Fitness reimbursement
• Health savings accounts
• Free wellness coaching
• Free onsite health clinic
• Fertility and adoption support
• Parental (maternity and paternity) leave
• Education support
• Free financial coaching
• Free housing in a unit with top-of-the-line Whirlpool appliances during training
• Cooking stipend during training
• Conference travel during training
• Factory tours during training
• Cooking demos with our corporate chef during training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level