Company recognized as #14
Selling Power Magazine has named Whirlpool Corporation #14 on its 2016 “50 Best Companies to Sell For” list. The list, compiled by the corporate research team from Selling Power magazine, is comprised of companies of all sizes. Candidates are evaluated across a number of key areas including:
- Sales culture
- Onboarding and sales-enablement strategies
- Training and coaching processes
- Annual turnover percentage
- Compensation packages for salespeople
“At Whirlpool Corporation we attract and develop the very best sales talent to match our values and culture,” said VP of Sales Sam Abdelnour. “Their professional growth and success continues to be key priority for the company. As a result, we have a world-class sales organization and we take a great deal of pride in their achievements. We are pleased to be recognized by Selling Power Magazine.”
Whirlpool Corporation focuses on the development of its sales employees throughout their professional journey. Many start their career by participating in the Real Whirled Intern program, which is targeted at college juniors and incoming seniors. Formal career paths start with the Real Whirled, a ten-week program where new college graduates live together with their class and get hands-on training with Whirlpool Corporation appliances. As they graduate from the Real Whirled and progress through their career, they are supported with a variety of training opportunities including webinars, e-learning and conferences.
This is Whirlpool Corporation’s second appearance on the Selling Power’s “50 Best Companies to Sell For”, ranking #15 on the 2015 list.
About Selling Power
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