Real Whirled Sales Development Program Intern, May 2026

The Internship Program

The Real Whirled Sales Development program is seeking summer sales interns who are persuasive communicators with the ability to recommend and implement tactical and strategic business approaches. Within this internship program you will have the opportunity to drive sales results, implement new processes, and work cross functionally with sales teams throughout the North American Region (NAR) while expanding your skills and exploring the many core functions within Whirlpool Corporation’s Sales organization. 

Upon successful completion of the summer internship program, you may be considered for employment opportunities within the Full Time Real Whirled Sales Development Program post-graduation.

Your day-to-day

Intern projects often fall within the following teams:

• 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. Take advantage of pristine beaches, a thriving art scene, and lush countryside in our location along the coast of Lake Michigan. 

Whirlpool provides complimentary housing at Lake Michigan College for interns who live 50 miles or more from Benton Harbor, MI.

Learn more about our locations here. 

Minimum 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.

All candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the job will be asked to complete our online behavioral 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
• Complimentary carpool-style transportation
• Paid holidays
• Robust professional development and skill-building opportunities
• Networking & exposure to senior leadership
• Community service experiences 
• Social & recreational events

Get to know more about our early career programs at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-students/