Manufacturer Rep​/Own Brand Business Partner - Plumbing; Remote Southwest

## Manufacturer Rep / Own Brand Business Partner - Plumbing (Remote Southwest US)
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** Job Posting:
** Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries:
Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.  

Ferguson is actively hiring a
** Manufacturer Rep / Own Brand Business Partner - Plumbing
** to cover the Southwest US Region to support our very successful Own Brand Division.  
** Position Summary
** The
** Manufacturer Rep / Own Brand Business Partner
** is responsible for driving
** Own Brand
** sales growth, profitability, and market share across assigned regions and customer segments. This role serves as a strategic partner to sales leadership, branch teams, and key customers by identifying conversion opportunities, developing category growth strategies, and driving initiatives that increase adoption of Ferguson Own Brand products. In this role, you will serve as the product expert resource on Own Brand initiatives for all
** Plumbing and Mechanical Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc.
** You will collaborate across sales, category management, marketing, and operations teams to deliver sustainable growth through customer engagement, associate development, business planning, and execution excellence. This position requires strong business acumen, relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence partners at all levels of the organization.  
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* Location:

** This role will be Remote in the Southwest Region of the US. Our preferred locations are Phoenix and Denver, but will also consider other locations in the Southwest Region of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Southeast Nevada.  ##
** Job Responsibilities*
* * Develop and implement regional Own Brand growth strategies aligned with company sales and profitability objectives.
* Partner with Regional leadership and sales teams to identify and capture conversion opportunities.
* Drive market share growth through strategic customer engagement, product conversion initiatives, and business development activities.
* Analyze sales performance, customer purchasing trends, and market opportunities to identify areas for expansion and improvement.
* Lead and support sales blitzes, branch visits, customer meetings, product demonstrations, and training events focused on Own Brand growth.
* Coach and educate sales associates on Own Brand value propositions, competitive positioning, product applications, and conversion strategies.
* Build and maintain relationships with key customers, influencers, and decision-makers to increase Own Brand adoption.
* Track and manage opportunities through the sales pipeline, ensuring effective follow-up and conversion to closed business.
* Collaborate with category management, sourcing, marketing, and product teams to support product launches, promotions, and growth initiatives.
* Monitor competitive activity, industry trends, and market dynamics to…