Category Sales Specialist

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; Valley Center (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a mechanically skilled professional for an on-site role in Valley Center, CA. You will handle inquiries, quotes, and orders while providing technical pump sizing and troubleshooting support.

You will review tear-downs, generate repair estimates, and coordinate purchases and repairs with internal teams. The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer inquiries, quote requests, and orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide technical assistance for pump sizing, troubleshooting, and product availability.
• Review tear-down reports, inspections, and service photos to generate detailed repair estimates and customer facing reports
• Prepare and submit quotes, work orders, and purchase orders
• Coordinate purchases, subcontract work, and rentals for each job
• Collaborate with internal service teams, vendors, and outside sales to facilitate repair jobs to completion
• Ensure repair documentation is complete and meets company and client standards
• Perform site visits, when required, to capture job-specific information
• Maintain regular communication with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Review and approve product quality before final delivery
• Support house accounts and direct client relationships by understanding needs and proposing service solutions
• Foster positive relationships with manufacturers, vendors, and clients

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Pumping systems

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Organization and detail

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting: Since 1986, Brax, a Ferguson company, has been one of California’s leading pump and process equipment companies, serving municipal and industrial customers across the state. As part of Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company that has supplied a wide range of industries since 1953, we share a simple purpose: to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes, and better businesses. With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson is a community of people building something meaningful, and a place to build a career you’re proud of at a company you can believe in. This position is fully on-site in our Valley Center location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle customer inquiries, quote requests, and orders in a timely and professional manner
• Provide technical assistance for pump sizing, troubleshooting, and product availability
• Review tear-down reports, inspections, and service photos to generate detailed repair estimates and customer facing reports
• Prepare and submit quotes, work orders, and purchase orders
• Coordinate purchases, subcontract work, and rentals for each job
• Collaborate with internal service teams, vendors, and outside sales to facilitate repair jobs to completion
• Ensure repair documentation is complete and meets company and client standards
• Perform site visits, when required, to capture job-specific information
• Maintain regular communication with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Review and approve product quality before final delivery
• Support house accounts and direct client relationships by understanding needs and proposing service solutions
• Foster positive relationships with manufacturers, vendors, and clients

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience
• Familiarity with pumping systems, motors, and mechanical equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health benefits and 401(k) options
• On-the-job training and continuous development
• 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!
• - Pay Range: - $4,743.90 - $8,960.60 - Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles. - This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. - 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 as well as 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 employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind. Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.