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Ferguson

Distributes plumbing and HVAC supplies to pros

Business Development Manager

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of field sales or business development experience is preferred, ideally in a construction-related industry.
  • Familiarity with selling building products, plumbing systems, HVAC components, or related technical goods is highly desirable.
  • A solid understanding of contractor, builder, or trade customer dynamics is essential.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to present complex product solutions clearly, negotiate pricing or contract terms, and close deals.
  • Comfort engaging with customers ranging from tradespeople to executives.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory, typically 50–75% of the time.
  • A valid driver's license and flexibility with working hours are required for field-based responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to drive revenue growth and market share within the assigned region, including identifying key target accounts, scheduling regular customer visits, and maintaining consistent sales activity across the territory while balancing short-term sales goals with long-term business development strategies.
  • Cultivate relationships with key decision-makers among distributors, contractors, builders, and end-users; maintain customer satisfaction through regular communication, site visits, and prompt issue resolution; understand customer needs and recommend suitable product solutions.
  • Monitor market dynamics, competitor activities, and emerging customer needs within the territory; collect and analyze market data to inform pricing, marketing, and product development strategies; provide regular reports and actionable insights to senior management.
  • Work with distribution partners and dealers to improve product visibility, availability, and promotional activities; provide sales training, co-develop marketing campaigns, assist with inventory planning, and align partnerships around mutual goals and shared value.
  • Meet or exceed sales targets, margin goals, and performance KPIs; maintain an up-to-date sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasts to management using CRM tools; use data-driven approaches to identify growth opportunities and optimize resource allocation within the territory.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of field sales or business development experience, ideally in a construction-related industry.
  • Familiarity with selling building products, plumbing systems, HVAC components, or related technical goods.

About the Company

Ferguson

Distributes plumbing and HVAC supplies to pros

Ferguson distributes plumbing, HVAC, waterworks and industrial supplies to the contractors, builders and facility teams that install and maintain water and air systems across North America. Its branches, distribution centers and showrooms stock pipe, valves, fixtures, heating and cooling equipment and fire protection products, so trade professionals can buy at a counter or schedule jobsite delivery. Specialist teams quote large capital projects, and showroom consultants walk homeowners and builders through fixture choices. Ferguson earns its revenue on the margin between what it pays manufacturers and what it charges professional customers. Ferguson was founded in 1953 and is based in Newport News, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Newport News, VA
Founded
1953

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