Ferguson
Outside Sales Representative - Waterworks
Ferguson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102
Outside Sales Representative - Waterworks
Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries since 1953. We build better infrastructure, homes, and businesses. We aim to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.
Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, offers best‑in‑class products, service and capabilities across multiple industries, including Waterworks. With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson is a community of proud associates dedicated to building something meaningful.
Job Description Ferguson is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join our Waterworks division! If you are self‑motivated, dedicated and can provide phenomenal customer service coupled with a passion for contributing directly to the bottom line of a multi‑billion‑dollar organization, this is the position for you. This field‑based sales role supports customers in the Eastern South Dakota and Western Iowa area. A fuel card, auto allowance, travel and expense card, company cell phone and laptop will be provided.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and an assigned customer base, while working with other branch associates to ensure happiness with our products and services, from the order to the delivery and beyond.
Identify and actively pursue new business opportunities to expand the current customer base by working with management in developing sales strategies and new account targeting.
Perform various duties including product quotation and problem resolution.
Analyze competition in territory, devise sales strategy, and communicate sales strategy to management.
Continually improve sales skills and product knowledge to promote a professional image in the field.
Document all sales activity performed in our internal Customer Relationship Management tool (Salesforce) for ongoing evaluation of the new business pipeline and measurement of sales closure results.
Qualifications
2+ years of industry‑related sales experience is preferred.
Strong technical background and experience in water and/or wastewater industry preferred.
A successful associate will be results oriented, self‑motivated, able to complete tasks in a timely manner, build relationships and enjoy a team environment.
Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
Problem‑solving, leadership and listening skills.
General digital literacy.
Self‑motivation, ability to multi‑task and learn quickly.
This is a base plus commission eligible role, with no cap on your commission. The estimated total compensation range, based on performance and experience, is $80,000 - $150,000+.
Benefits: health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, a 401(k) with a company match, mental health coverage, gender‑affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more.
Seniority level: Associate. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Sales and Business Development. Industries: Wholesale, Wholesale Building Materials, Construction.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information.
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Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, offers best‑in‑class products, service and capabilities across multiple industries, including Waterworks. With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson is a community of proud associates dedicated to building something meaningful.
Job Description Ferguson is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join our Waterworks division! If you are self‑motivated, dedicated and can provide phenomenal customer service coupled with a passion for contributing directly to the bottom line of a multi‑billion‑dollar organization, this is the position for you. This field‑based sales role supports customers in the Eastern South Dakota and Western Iowa area. A fuel card, auto allowance, travel and expense card, company cell phone and laptop will be provided.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and an assigned customer base, while working with other branch associates to ensure happiness with our products and services, from the order to the delivery and beyond.
Identify and actively pursue new business opportunities to expand the current customer base by working with management in developing sales strategies and new account targeting.
Perform various duties including product quotation and problem resolution.
Analyze competition in territory, devise sales strategy, and communicate sales strategy to management.
Continually improve sales skills and product knowledge to promote a professional image in the field.
Document all sales activity performed in our internal Customer Relationship Management tool (Salesforce) for ongoing evaluation of the new business pipeline and measurement of sales closure results.
Qualifications
2+ years of industry‑related sales experience is preferred.
Strong technical background and experience in water and/or wastewater industry preferred.
A successful associate will be results oriented, self‑motivated, able to complete tasks in a timely manner, build relationships and enjoy a team environment.
Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
Problem‑solving, leadership and listening skills.
General digital literacy.
Self‑motivation, ability to multi‑task and learn quickly.
This is a base plus commission eligible role, with no cap on your commission. The estimated total compensation range, based on performance and experience, is $80,000 - $150,000+.
Benefits: health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, a 401(k) with a company match, mental health coverage, gender‑affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more.
Seniority level: Associate. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Sales and Business Development. Industries: Wholesale, Wholesale Building Materials, Construction.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information.
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