Outside Sales Representative - Waterworks

Job Title: Outside Sales Representative – Waterworks

This is a field-based sales role supporting customers in the Chicagoland area. A fuel card, auto allowance, travel and expense card, company cell phone & laptop will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and an assigned customer base, while working with other branch associates to ensure satisfaction with our products and services, from order to 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 account targeting.
• Perform various duties including product quotation and problem resolution.
• Analyze competition in territory, devise sales strategy, and communicate the strategy to management.
• Continuously improve sales skills and product knowledge to promote a professional image in the field.
• Document all sales activity performed in 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 the water and/or wastewater industry preferred.
• 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-motivator with the ability to multitask and learn quickly.

This is a base plus commission eligible role, with no cap on your commission.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and more.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and 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 opportunity employer for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.