Sales Trainee Program

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. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of sales? 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 waiting for you in our dynamic organization. Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries.

Together we build better infrastructure, homes and businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best‑in‑class products, service and capabilities across Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire & Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building & Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce.

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. This program offers opportunities for exposure in different areas of the business, shadowing key partners and receiving formalized mentorship.

• 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:
  Observe experienced sales professionals, their interactions with clients, sales strategies, negotiation techniques, and the entire sales process from prospecting to closing and post‑sale support.
• Develop:
  Seek feedback from mentors, supervisors and peers to enhance your skills; participate in performance evaluations and assessments to track progress, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and set goals for professional growth.

• California:
  Carson, Fresno, Long Beach, Pittsburg, Pomona, Redondo Beach, Sacramento, San Leandro, Van Nuys
• Colorado:
  Aurora
• Florida:
  Fort Myers, Ocala, Orlando
• Indiana:
  Indianapolis
• Louisiana:
  Metairie
• Maryland:
  Beltsville, Upper Marlboro
• Massachusetts:
  North Reading, Wilmington
• Minnesota:
  Blaine, Roseville
• Mississippi:
  Gulfport
• Nevada:
  Reno
• New York:
  Depew
• Ohio:
  Cincinnati, Columbus
• Oregon:
  Portland
• Pennsylvania:
  Pittsburgh, York
• Tennessee:
  Nashville
• Texas:
  Corpus Christi, Euless, Laredo, San Antonio
• Utah:
  Salt Lake City
• Washington:
  Puyallup, Seattle

Upon successful completion, graduates will move into one of our several sales destination roles. Final placement is based on a combination of individual preferences and business needs.

• Provide support to the sales team in tasks such as outlining project tasks and timelines, prospecting for new leads, and handling customer inquiries.
• Assist in 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 initiative to learn new sales techniques, tools, and technologies that can contribute to your success in the role.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; 1–3 years of experience accepted in lieu of 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.
• Natural penchant for assisting customers and addressing their needs effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and open to change.
• Previous professional experiences or internships in sales (preferred).

• A competitive salary of $60,000 with a bonus plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional benefits such as 401K, paid time off, stock option plan,…