Inside Sales Representative

Ferguson; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Mental health coverage

Gender-affirming benefits

Family building benefits

Paid parental leave

Associate discounts

Community involvement

Job summary

Ferguson is hiring Inside Sales Representatives who are hands-on and customer-focused to help customers and learn the business from the ground up. This role can be remote within the United States or hybrid in Newport News, VA, following company policy.

You'll support sales teams, provide quotes, process orders, and coordinate deliveries while building relationships with customers. The position emphasizes swift responses, strong communication, and proficiency with CRM and office software.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of sales and/or customer service experience preferred.
• Experience in plumbing, HVAC, or other trades is a plus.
• Strong sales skills with upselling ability.
• Proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs and make timely decisions.
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments and follow through on commitments.
• Customer-service oriented mindset with relationship-building skills.
• General digital literacy including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to quickly learn product knowledge and processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with Sales associates to determine best products and solutions.
• Provide personalized customer service through timely quotations and accurate sales orders.
• Coordinate deliveries on behalf of customers.
• Answer general sales calls and resolve customer questions.
• Use CRM and phone systems effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Upselling

CRM familiarity

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM software

Phone system

Job description

Job Posting

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.

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 Inside Sales Representatives who are ready to help customers, solve problems, and learn the business from the ground up.

Ferguson is currently seeking an individual to fill an immediate need for an Inside Sales Representative. This role is approved to be either Remote within the United States or Hybrid for associate in Newport News, VA, in accordance with company policy.

For internal candidates: Associates currently aligned to a company branch location will be designated as hybrid employees and will not be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement through this role, regardless of their proximity to headquarters.

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.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of sales and/or customer service experience is preferred.
• Experience in plumbing, HVAC, or other trades is a plus
• 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!

Benefits and Perks

• health
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• life insurance
• a 401(k) with a company match
• mental health coverage
• gender affirming and family building benefits
• paid parental leave
• associate discounts
• community involvement opportunities

Pay Range

$18.71 - $29.92

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