Outside Sales Representative – HVAC, Dual Trade

Ferguson

Plumbing & HVAC outside salesperson for Ferguson supporting dual trade business in Eastern Iowa. Building contractor relationships and driving growth in a fragmented market.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and grow an assigned territory by building strong, trust‑based relationships with residential and light commercial plumbing and HVAC contractors
Identify and pursue new business opportunities while expanding existing customer relationships
Serve as a consultative partner by understanding contractor workflows, job requirements, and growth goals, and recommending plumbing and HVAC equipment, systems, and solutions
Collaborate with branch teams, vendor partners, and internal specialists to ensure accurate quoting, smooth execution, and reliable fulfillment
Analyze territory performance, market trends, and competitive activity to implement effective sales strategies
Maintain accurate pipeline and customer activity in CRM tools
Continue to build product knowledge and stay up to date on technologies, regulatory changes and market trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–3+ years of experience in outside sales, account management, or a customer‑facing role within plumbing, HVAC, construction, building materials, or a related industry
Exposure to the plumbing or HVAC industry with an understanding of—or the ability to quickly learn equipment, systems, and contractor workflows
Experience selling to residential and/or light commercial contractors; dual‑trade exposure is a plus
Proven ability to build relationships, manage a territory, and drive growth through consultative selling
Strong communication, organization, and time‑management skills
General digital proficiency, including CRM tools and Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Life insurance
401(k) with a company match
Mental health coverage
Gender affirming and family building benefits
Paid parental leave
Associate discounts
Community involvement opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

salesaccount managementconsultative sellingterritory managementrelationship buildingproduct knowledgemarket analysiscompetitive analysispipeline managementcustomer activity tracking

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationtime managementinterpersonal skillscollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitycustomer servicenegotiationstrategic thinking