Outside Sales Representative - Pumps and Fluid Sealing

Ferguson; Fayetteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental)

Job summary

Ferguson is searching for an experienced Mechanical/Industrial Outside Sales Representative to join our team based in North Carolina. The role involves building relationships with customers and vendors, ensuring their satisfaction and improving sales performance.

We seek candidates with a strong background in sales or mechanical experience, along with proficiency in measurement and drafting skills. Ferguson offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry-related sales experience or equivalent mechanical experience.
• Proficiency in basic measurement and drafting skills.
• Ability to multitask and quickly learn.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and customers.
• Track sales trends and monitor product performance.
• Collaborate with branch teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide customer training and product presentations.

Skills

Industry-related sales experience

Mechanical experience in machining

Proficiency in measurement and drafting

Strong communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving ability

General digital proficiency

Job description

Job Summary

Ferguson Industrial is actively seeking an experienced Mechanical/Industrial Outside Sales Representative to join our team in Florence, SC; Fayetteville, NC; or Wilmington, NC to capitalize on growing market opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and assigned customers, including key accounts, ensuring satisfaction with our products and services.
• Track sales trends and monitor product performance to optimize results.
• Continuously enhance sales skills and product knowledge to uphold a professional image in the field.
• Collaborate with branch teams to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the entire sales process, from order to delivery and beyond.
• Assist customers in resolving pump-related issues, including flow control and sealing devices.
• Accurately measure and assess dimensional "fits" for proper equipment installation.
• Provide customer training and deliver product presentations.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for end users, offering solutions for pump and sealing device improvements and reliability initiatives.
• Demonstrate proficiency in pumps and pump repair, offering expert guidance and troubleshooting for customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry-related sales experience or equivalent mechanical experience in machining, rotating equipment repair, or fabrication.
• Military experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in basic measurement and drafting skills, including the use of calipers and gauges.
• A results-driven, self-motivated individual who excels in completing tasks on time, building strong relationships, and thriving in a team environment.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving ability, leadership qualities, and effective listening skills.
• General digital proficiency.
• Ability to multitask, quickly learn, and take initiative.

Benefits

Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

EEO Statement

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.

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