Sales Trainee Program - June
Ferguson, Madison, WI, United States
Overview
Our 12‑month Sales Trainee Program (STP) offers a unique opportunity for early‑career professionals to kickstart a rewarding career path in sales. Join us and explore the diverse opportunities in our dynamic organization.
What to Expect The Sales Trainee Program is a 12‑month program designed to accelerate a career in sales by rotating through several elements of training that provide guided development and on‑the‑job learning. You will gain exposure in different areas of the business, shadow key partners, and receive formalized mentorship.
Program Features Across the 12 months, you can anticipate the following:
Learn
Participate in workshops, programs, and other learning opportunities to enhance your sales skills and industry knowledge.
Engage actively in training sessions to understand the company's products, services, sales techniques, and processes.
Shadow
Shadow experienced sales professionals to observe their interactions with clients, sales strategies, and negotiation techniques.
Observe the sales process from prospecting to closing deals, including customer relationship management and post‑sale support.
Develop
Actively seek feedback from mentors, supervisors, and peers to enhance your skills and performance.
Participate in performance evaluations and assessments to track progress, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and set goals for professional development.
Locations Our Sales Trainee Program has locations nationwide:
Alabama: Huntsville, Tuscaloosa
Arizona: Chandler, Gilbert, Tucson
California: Anaheim, Bakersfield, Burbank, Carson, Fresno, Indio, North Highlands, Pittsburg, Pomona, Santa Monica, Ventura
Colorado: Aurora, Commerce City
Florida: Jacksonville
Hawaii: Honolulu
Iowa: Cedar Rapids
Idaho: Nampa
Kansas: Lenexa
Kentucky: Lexington
Massachusetts: Wilmington
Maryland: Beltsville, Halethorpe
Maine: Portland
Michigan: Caledonia, Canton, Lansing, New Hudson
Minnesota: Golden Valley, Plymouth, Roseville
Montana: Missoula
North Carolina: Asheville
North Dakota: Fargo
Nevada: Las Vegas
New Jersey: Fairfield, Secaucus
New Mexico: Albuquerque
New York: Bayport, Bohemia, Cohoes, Depew, Farmingdale, Southampton
Oregon: Portland
Tennessee: Clarksville, Knoxville
Texas: San Antonio
Utah: Salt Lake City
Virginia: Manassas, Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Washington: Bellevue, Pasco
Wisconsin: Madison
Program Graduation Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will move into one of our sales destination roles. Final placement is based on a combination of individual preferences and business needs.
Responsibilities
Provide support to the sales team in various tasks such as outlining project tasks and timelines, prospecting for new leads, and handling customer inquiries.
Assist in the development of sales proposals, contracts, and other documentation required for closing deals.
Support sales projects and initiatives by coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
Interact with customers to understand their needs, address inquiries, and provide information about products or services.
Capture feedback from customers to identify areas for improvement and enhance the overall customer experience.
Take the initiative to learn new sales techniques, tools, and technologies that can contribute to your success in the role.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; 1-3 years of experience accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Strong desire to be in a sales‑focused role and to learn about products, services, sales technologies, and processes at Ferguson.
Innately self‑motivated with a consistent track record of driving results.
Possess a natural penchant for assisting customers and addressing their needs effectively.
Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and open to change.
Previous professional experiences or internships in Sales, preferred.
Company Benefits
A competitive salary of $60,000 with a bonus plan.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Additional benefit offerings such as 401(k), paid time off, stock option plan, discounts, health & financial wellness and more.
Associate‑led Business Resource Groups.
Ferguson Cares, partnering with nonprofit organizations.
Learn from and network with associates from across the business, building valuable relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information 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.
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What to Expect The Sales Trainee Program is a 12‑month program designed to accelerate a career in sales by rotating through several elements of training that provide guided development and on‑the‑job learning. You will gain exposure in different areas of the business, shadow key partners, and receive formalized mentorship.
Program Features Across the 12 months, you can anticipate the following:
Learn
Participate in workshops, programs, and other learning opportunities to enhance your sales skills and industry knowledge.
Engage actively in training sessions to understand the company's products, services, sales techniques, and processes.
Shadow
Shadow experienced sales professionals to observe their interactions with clients, sales strategies, and negotiation techniques.
Observe the sales process from prospecting to closing deals, including customer relationship management and post‑sale support.
Develop
Actively seek feedback from mentors, supervisors, and peers to enhance your skills and performance.
Participate in performance evaluations and assessments to track progress, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and set goals for professional development.
Locations Our Sales Trainee Program has locations nationwide:
Alabama: Huntsville, Tuscaloosa
Arizona: Chandler, Gilbert, Tucson
California: Anaheim, Bakersfield, Burbank, Carson, Fresno, Indio, North Highlands, Pittsburg, Pomona, Santa Monica, Ventura
Colorado: Aurora, Commerce City
Florida: Jacksonville
Hawaii: Honolulu
Iowa: Cedar Rapids
Idaho: Nampa
Kansas: Lenexa
Kentucky: Lexington
Massachusetts: Wilmington
Maryland: Beltsville, Halethorpe
Maine: Portland
Michigan: Caledonia, Canton, Lansing, New Hudson
Minnesota: Golden Valley, Plymouth, Roseville
Montana: Missoula
North Carolina: Asheville
North Dakota: Fargo
Nevada: Las Vegas
New Jersey: Fairfield, Secaucus
New Mexico: Albuquerque
New York: Bayport, Bohemia, Cohoes, Depew, Farmingdale, Southampton
Oregon: Portland
Tennessee: Clarksville, Knoxville
Texas: San Antonio
Utah: Salt Lake City
Virginia: Manassas, Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Washington: Bellevue, Pasco
Wisconsin: Madison
Program Graduation Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will move into one of our sales destination roles. Final placement is based on a combination of individual preferences and business needs.
Responsibilities
Provide support to the sales team in various tasks such as outlining project tasks and timelines, prospecting for new leads, and handling customer inquiries.
Assist in the development of sales proposals, contracts, and other documentation required for closing deals.
Support sales projects and initiatives by coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
Interact with customers to understand their needs, address inquiries, and provide information about products or services.
Capture feedback from customers to identify areas for improvement and enhance the overall customer experience.
Take the initiative to learn new sales techniques, tools, and technologies that can contribute to your success in the role.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; 1-3 years of experience accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Strong desire to be in a sales‑focused role and to learn about products, services, sales technologies, and processes at Ferguson.
Innately self‑motivated with a consistent track record of driving results.
Possess a natural penchant for assisting customers and addressing their needs effectively.
Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and open to change.
Previous professional experiences or internships in Sales, preferred.
Company Benefits
A competitive salary of $60,000 with a bonus plan.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Additional benefit offerings such as 401(k), paid time off, stock option plan, discounts, health & financial wellness and more.
Associate‑led Business Resource Groups.
Ferguson Cares, partnering with nonprofit organizations.
Learn from and network with associates from across the business, building valuable relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information 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.
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