Build and maintain consultative sales relationships with new and existing clients, including business development initiatives, providing product suggestions and expertise, and collaborating with clients and internal partners at all levels to promote Ferguson products
Hold training events, both large group and one on one (product knowledge, selling skills, reports and scorecards)
Partner with outside sales teams to provide technical product knowledge, including specs, capacities, and pricing information directly to clients
Implement category initiatives to improve market share within diverse business markets
Act as technical subject matter specialist for products
Develop and maintain vendor relations
Collaborate with operations team to help maintain and control inventory levels
Continually improve sales skills and product knowledge
Requirements
2+ years of Waterworks industry experience or tool/safety product knowledge is preferred
Computer proficiency including use of Microsoft applications and navigating multiple software systems, required
Ability to build PowerPoint presentations and coordinate, facilitate, and lead in-person and remote training sessions
Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
High level attention to detail, including ability to maintain changing pricing information and product specs
Autonomous with strong time-management and organizational skills
Hard-working, courteous, and articulate
Must be within easy commuting distance of locations in Southern Virginia (supports the Virginia Waterworks District)
Benefits
health, dental, vision
paid time off
life insurance
401(k) with a company match
Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible
holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates
additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs
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