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Ferguson

Distributes plumbing and HVAC supplies to pros

Water & Wastewater Process Solutions Sales Representative

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMichigan, USARemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of water and wastewater industry-related experience and at least 5 years of technical sales experience; project management experience is a plus.
  • Wastewater or drinking water licenses are preferred.
  • A strong technical background and experience in water and wastewater are required.
  • Experience with pumps, pumping systems, and related mechanical equipment is preferred.
  • Committee or board member roles with industry associations are a plus.
  • General digital literacy is required.
  • The role calls for results orientation, self-motivation, timely task completion, relationship-building, and the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Strong communication, time management, organizational, problem-solving, leadership, and listening skills are required.
  • The ability to multitask and learn quickly is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with principal manufacturers, engineers, contractors, and end users throughout the defined territory, collaborating with associates to support customer satisfaction from project inception through installation and beyond.
  • Perform problem analysis, product application assessment and selection, assist with design and application development, recommend specifications, estimate and develop scope, bid to plant and end-user customers, and provide startup and commissioning oversight.
  • Analyze territorial competition, devise sales strategies, assist with annual business planning, and communicate sales strategy to management.
  • Strategize opportunities to optimize buy-resale when appropriate for the customer and principal manufacturer, considering risk and reward.
  • Focus primarily on the state of Michigan.
  • Continually improve sales skills and product knowledge, promote a professional image in the field, and develop the same capabilities in direct reports.
  • Build strategic partnerships with engineers, owners, contractors, and other key stakeholders to improve market positioning.
  • Identify future capital improvement and engineered sales opportunities and communicate them to the appropriate departments or personnel for follow-up and development.
  • Represent Ferguson Process Solutions at industry events and organizations.
  • Seek opportunities to present other Ferguson offerings, such as Geo Storm, PVF, and Fire Fab, alongside Process Solutions.
  • Travel with principal manufacturer partners to identify opportunities and provide technical solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with plant operators, maintenance personnel, and utility leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • Project management experience.
  • Wastewater or drinking water licenses.
  • Experience with pumps, pumping systems, and related mechanical equipment.
  • Committee or board member roles with industry associations.
  • A BS/AS degree, technical training, industry certifications, or equivalent industry experience.

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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