About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (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. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
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.
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
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.
- 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.
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
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.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-students/
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree with plans to graduate by May 2029
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
- Indefinite authorization to work in the United States
- Sales or Marketing degree
- Prior sales or marketing experience
- Campus or community involvement, preferably in leadership roles
- Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills
- Ability to prioritize, manage time, and handle multiple priorities
- Strong presentation and written communication skills
- Creative thinking, enthusiasm, competitive drive, and self-motivation
- Strong relationship-building skills
Whirlpool Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Whirlpool Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Whirlpool Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision along with mental-health and EAP resources in the U.S. First-day benefits are also indicated for some roles, reinforcing perceived accessibility of core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented support is emphasized through paid parental leave references, added caregiver leave options, and expanded family-building benefits such as fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. External recognition for working-parent practices is cited as consistent with this family-friendly benefits posture.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as meaningful, including a 401(k) match and, in some descriptions, additional company contributions alongside other financial supports like coaching and purchase programs. This strengthens total rewards for employees who weigh long-term benefits alongside base pay.
Whirlpool Corporation Insights
What We Do
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110 years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Beginning with our founders to the everyday actions of our people, our values have always kept us grounded -- Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, Spirit of Winning. What we do at Whirlpool Corporation matters because consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted and we work every day to earn that trust as we are committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
