Territory Manager
Shaw Industries
Riley Orred serves as a territory manager in Fort Worth for Shaw Industries, a position she has held for almost two years. Riley’s journey with Shaw began when she interned at the company during her time as a student in the ProSales program. After graduation, she transitioned into a full-time role with the company.
In her role as an account manager, Riley is responsible for managing a book of business, serving customers, and increasing their business with Shaw. She also assists with various customer needs, including order help, logistics, and product claims. Her job involves traveling to visit customers and building strong relationships with them.
Riley graduated from Baylor University with a double major in Professional Selling and Management. She emphasizes the importance of being open-minded when it comes to career opportunities, as sales roles can exist in various industries.
Her greatest professional accomplishment is finding a job that she loves right out of college and working for a company like Shaw, where she sees long-term growth potential. On a personal note, her achievement includes purchasing a home with her husband and providing a comfortable space for their family.
While Riley is not currently a member of any professional organizations, she expresses interest in joining options offered by Shaw in the near future.
Her advice to ProSales students is to maintain an open mind because sales roles exist across different industries. Taking opportunities that may not align with your initial career expectations can lead to discovering a fulfilling and rewarding career path.