Outside Sales Representative - Industrial (PVF)

Ferguson; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking an Outside Sales Representative – Industrial (PVF) for the Geismar, LA area. This field-based role requires a Geismar residence and involves closing sales, developing vendor relationships, and exploring new business opportunities.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of industrial experience and proven outside sales success. The position offers a base salary plus commission potential, with total compensation estimated between $125,000 and $200,000+ based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years industrial experience and prior outside sales experience.
• Results-oriented and self-motivated associate.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Close orders and drive sales every day.
• Develop and maintain vendor and customer relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Leadership

Digital literacy

Job description

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together, we build better infrastructure, homes and businesses, and we proactively solve problems to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

Outside Sales Representative – Industrial (PVF)

Ferguson is seeking a proven Outside Sales Representative – Industrial (PVF) to fill an immediate need for growing market opportunities. This field‑based sales role supports customers in the Geismar, LA area and surrounding regions. The position requires a Geismar, LA residence. A fuel card, auto allowance, travel and expense card, company cell phone, and laptop will be provided.

Responsibilities

• This associate will be the tip of the spear of our sales organization and responsible for closing orders and making deals happen every single day.
• Primary responsibility is individually delivering revenue and profits to the organization.
• Primary customer base will be industrial end users. You must be professional in your sales approach. This is not an order‑taking role.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and an assigned customer base, while working with other branch associates to ensure happiness with our products and services, from the order to the delivery and beyond.
• Identify and actively pursue new business opportunities to expand the current customer base by working with management in developing sales strategies and new account targeting.
• Perform various duties including product quotation and problem resolution.
• Analyze competition in territory, devise sales strategy, and communicate sales strategy to sales leadership.
• Work hard to meet budgeted sales goal set collaboratively with management team.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years Industrial industry experience and prior outside sales experience is required.
• A successful associate will be results oriented, self‑motivated, able to complete tasks in a timely manner, build relationships, and enjoy a team environment.
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Problem solving, leadership and listening skills.
• General digital literacy.
• Self‑motivator, ability to multi‑task and learn quickly.

Compensation: Base plus commission eligible, no cap on commission. Estimated total compensation range, based on performance and experience, is $125,000–$200,000+.

Benefits

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well‑being as much as our hard work. We offer a holistic approach to benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well‑being of our associates. Our competitive offering includes health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and additional benefits such as mental health coverage, gender‑affirming and family‑building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants whether or not they are a protected veteran or a person with a disability. As a government contractor, we comply with 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

We are an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.