Outside Sales Representative - Waterworks

Ferguson

West Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card

Auto allowance

Company cell phone

Company laptop

Travel & expense card

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking an Outside Sales Representative for our Waterworks division serving the Chicagoland area. This field-based role includes a fuel card, auto allowance, travel and expense card, company cell phone and laptop.

You will build and maintain relationships, identify new opportunities, quote products, and manage the sales process to support our business goals. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of sales experience, a strong technical background in water/wastewater, and excellent

Qualifications

2+ years of industry-related sales experience preferred.
Strong technical background with water/wastewater knowledge preferred.
Results-oriented, self-motivated, able to multi-task in a team environment.
Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with Salesforce CRM and digital tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and an assigned customer base to ensure satisfaction.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities and target new accounts.
Quote products and resolve issues.
Analyze competition in territory and communicate strategy to management.
Keep sales activity in Salesforce for pipeline tracking.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical background

Water/wastewater knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Self-motivation

Job description

Job Description: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. Ferguson is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join our Waterworks division! If you are self‑motivated, dedicated and can provide phenomenal customer service coupled with a passion for contributing directly to the bottom line of a multi‑billion‑dollar organization, this is the position for you! This is a field‑based sales role supporting customers in the Chicagoland area. A fuel card, auto allowance, travel and expense card, company cell phone & laptop will be provided. Responsibilities:

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.
Identifies and actively pursues 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.
Analyzes competition in territory, devise sales strategy, and communicate sales strategy to management.
Continually improve sales skills and product knowledge to promote a professional image in the field.
Documents all sales activity performed in our internal Customer Relationship Management tool (Salesforce) for ongoing evaluation of the new business pipeline and measurement of sales closure results.

Qualifications:

2+ years industry related sales experience is preferred
Strong technical background and experience in water and / or wastewater industry preferred.
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

This is a base plus commission eligible role, with no cap on your commission. 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! 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

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