Outside Sales Representative - Waterworks Meter

Ferguson; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a results-driven Outside Sales Representative to promote water meters and smart water solutions. This role focuses on building customer relationships and driving sales within a technical market across North and South Dakota and Western Minnesota. With a commitment to sustainability and community impact, the company offers a competitive salary structure and comprehensive benefits, ensuring a rewarding career path. Join a team that values innovation and teamwork while making a meaningful contribution to water sustainability.

Benefits

Fuel Card

Auto Allowance

Travel and Expense Card

Company Cell Phone

Laptop

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in the water/wastewater industry preferred.
• Strong technical background and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the territory.
• Document all sales activities in Salesforce for evaluation.

Skills

Sales Experience

Technical Knowledge in Water/Wastewater

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Digital Literacy

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Outside Sales Representative - Waterworks Meter

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Job Description: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for various industries. We aim to build better infrastructure, homes, and businesses by making complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We serve industries like Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks, and Residential Digital Commerce. With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson is committed to building meaningful careers and community impact.

Focus on Water and Sustainability: Ferguson is dedicated to contributing to a sustainable future for water, providing products and services that promote efficient solutions and address water issues across North America.

Role Overview: We seek a results-driven Outside Sales Associate to sell water meters and smart water solutions to municipal and commercial clients in North and South Dakota and Western Minnesota. The role involves building customer relationships, uncovering needs, and driving sales in a technical market. It is field-based, supporting utility customers with software solutions for water monitoring and reporting. Candidates must reside within the territory. Benefits include a fuel card, auto allowance, travel and expense card, company cell phone, and laptop.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and customers, ensuring satisfaction from order to delivery.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, working with management on sales strategies.
• Perform duties like product quoting and problem resolution.
• Analyze competition, devise sales strategies, and communicate them to management.
• Improve sales skills and product knowledge continuously.
• Document all sales activities in Salesforce for pipeline and results evaluation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry-related sales experience preferred.
• Strong technical background, especially in water/wastewater industry preferred.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, able to build relationships, and enjoy teamwork.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving, leadership, and listening skills.
• Digital literacy and ability to learn quickly.

This role offers a base salary plus commission, with total compensation estimated between $120,000 and $170,000 annually.

At Ferguson, we prioritize well-being and offer comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(k), mental health support, family benefits, paid parental leave, discounts, and community involvement opportunities.

Ferguson complies with wage regulations; starting wages may vary by location.

Ferguson is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and abides by applicable laws protecting veterans and individuals with disabilities.