Shaw Industries Makes the Selling Power “50 Best Companies to Sell For” List
Dalton, Ga (PRWEB) September 04, 2014 -- Shaw Industries is pleased to announce that it has been ranked no. 13 and the only flooring manufacturer on the latest Selling Power 50 Best Companies to Sell For list.
“The 50 Best Companies to Sell For recognition is a great testament to our company, our culture and most importantly, our people,” said Shaw President Randy Merritt. “We are honored to be among this prestigious group of companies.”
Through multi-dimensional training and development opportunities, the Shaw Learning Academy (SLA) provides ongoing training and support to its sales associates. From a 14-week sales trainee program to on-demand skills training through an SLA app, Shaw utilizes a blended learning approach to continuously enhance the expertise and skills of its sales professionals during every stage of their career. At the core of SLA training is Shaw’s focus on being a trusted business partner. This means helping customers achieve their business objectives.
Each year, the corporate research team at Selling Power magazine assembles and publishes the list of the 50 Best Companies to Sell For based upon: company revenue and growth; sales compensation packages; sales culture; onboarding and sales enablement strategies; the training and coaching process; annual turnover percentage; and company recognition and reputation.
“Shaw is proud of the tremendous dedication and passion that drive our sales force,” said Chris Clement, director of corporate sales training and development. “Our team culture and elite sales force are highly regarded in the industry, and this recognition by Selling Power highlights Shaw’s commitment to supporting these valued team members.”
About Selling Power
In addition to Selling Power magazine, the leading periodical for sales managers and sales VPs since 1981, Selling Power Inc. produces the Sales Management Digest and Daily Boost of Positivity online newsletters, as well as a five minute-video series featuring interviews with top executives. Selling Power is a regular media sponsor of the Sales 2.0 Conference.
About Shaw Industries
The world’s largest carpet manufacturer and a leading floorcovering provider, Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a vertically integrated manufacturer that supplies carpet, hardwood, laminate, resilient, tile & stone flooring products and synthetic turf to residential and commercial markets worldwide. A wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $4.8 billion (USD) in annual sales and 23,000 associates, Shaw is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, with salespeople and/or offices located throughout the U.S., as well as Australia, Canada, China, India, Mexico, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit http://shawfloors.com/about-shaw.
Rebecca Treacy-Lenda, HL Strategy, http://www.shawfloors.com, +1 (404) 966-5717, [email protected]
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