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Real Whirled Sales Development Program Intern, May 2027
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What they do
A Business Development Specialist identifies new business opportunities and clients for a company, identifies new products, services and lines of business, and develops marketing and sales strategies to help grow a company's business. Collects and manages data on sales and business processes, does market research, and stays informed of industry trends and dynamics. Builds customer relationships and partnerships. Reports to a Business Development Manager or Director.
$68,692 / year median in Michigan
+5% projected growth
Job Description
NYSE:
WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S- based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales
- close to 90% of which were in the Americas
- 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.
- Channel Sales
- New Business Development
- Pricing & Promotions
- Sales Communications
- Sales Enablement & Training
- Sales Operations
- Product, Brand & Digital Marketing As a Real Whirled Sales Intern you may have the opportunity to:
- Develop a framework for future promotional plans
- Drive the development of next generation sales analysis tools
- Analyze and drive in-store sales through selling activities
- Assist in the creation of marketplace effectiveness evaluations
- Collaborate with project managers to determine optimal pricing processes
- Evaluate current communications processes to the Field Sales organization
- Create learning and development solutions for Field Sales employees
- Create strategic plans for a particular sales channel ## Program Location Work out of our North American headquarters in Southwest Michigan.
- Pursuing bachelor's degree with plans to graduate before or by May 2029
- Current cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
- 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. All candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the job will be asked to complete our online assessment as a next step in the recruitment process. ## Preferred skills and experiences
- Sales or Marketing degree preferred
- Past sales or proven marketing experience is a plus
- Actively involved in campus or community activities and organizations, preferably in leadership roles
- Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills
- Ability to prioritize, manage time and multiple priorities effectively
- Strong presentation and written communication skills
- Ability to think creatively and has enthusiasm, competitive drive, and self-motivation
- Strong relationship-building skills ## What we offer
- Competitive compensation
- Complimentary apartment-style housing at Lake Michigan College if relocating 50 miles or more
- Potential to qualify for complimentary carpool-style transportation
- Paid holidays
- Robust professional development and skill-building opportunities such as continuous improvement training, career exploration sessions and cross-functional case competition
- Networking & exposure to senior leadership
- Community service experiences
- Social & recreational events Get to know more about our early career programs at https://www.