Valve and Automation Sales Support Representative

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.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm

Pay is expected to be $25-35 and is based off experience

This is an onsite position working at one of the following locations: Morrisville, NC, Geismar, LA, Jacksonville, FL, La Porte, TX, Clarksville, TN or Theodore, AL

We are searching for an associate ready to step into a Valve Automation Sales Support role and become an integral part of the Valve Automation team. 

This role is for Valve Automation Sales Support. This associate will report directly to our Engineered Products Team Manager and will spend time learning our V&A business while completing quotations. This associate will primarily be quoting Valve Automation work to grow their foundation of V&A products but will also engage in more of our Engineered Products overtime.

Are you hands-on, customer-focused, and ready to grow your career? Whether you have experience in the trades or are looking to break into the industry, Ferguson is hiring Sales Support Representatives who are ready to help customers, solve problems, and learn the business from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Work together with Sales associates to support customer needs by determining the best products and solutions.

• Ensuring the delivery of personalized customer service through timely quotations and accurate sales orders.

• Coordinate deliveries on behalf of customers.

• Answer sales calls for general information, addressing and resolving customer concerns or questions.

• Ability to effectively use customer relationship management (CRM) system and phone system.

• Deliver exceptional customer service while learning the Valve Automation business 

• Size Actuators, Control Valves, Accessories, & build out Valve Automation quotations daily 

• Interact and develop relationships with key vendors to support sales  

• Work with all associates in the district to support our V&A products. Be a team player 

• Willingness to learn and train continually. Specific to Valve Automation products 

Qualifications

• 3-5 years sales experience is preferred.

• Valve automation experience preferred.

• Exhibit strong skills for sales, including the ability to upsell.

• Proven track record of responding quickly to customer needs and ability to make decisions in a timely manner.

• Ability to react well in a fast-paced environment & follow through on commitments.

• Highly motivated and customer service oriented mentality with ability to build relationships is a plus.

• General digital literacy including Microsoft Office.

• Ability to quickly learn product knowledge and processes.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!