Product Specialist - HVAC

Ferguson; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-allowance

Fuel card

Expense account

Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with 2%

Job summary

Ferguson seeks an HVAC Equipment Product Specialist to provide technical product expertise for Trane, Day & Night and Ruud products. This territory-based role requires extensive travel, with auto-allowance, fuel card, and expense account provided.

Ideal candidates live in Pomona, Bakersfield, or Gilroy area and have 5+ years of HVAC service experience. Responsibilities include supporting outside sales, training customers, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and manufacturers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a service technician in both residential and light commercial HVAC products.
• Experience with residential and light commercial products and related products.
• Strong proficiency with computer and software programs, including all Microsoft Applications.
• Strong proficiency with PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with people at multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and multitasking skills are needed, including the ability to prioritize multiple, urgent requests.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.
• Detailed and able to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Self-starter, creative problem solver, and self-sufficient.
• Ability to troubleshoot off site via phone or text messaging with our customers is a must.
• Must have the ability to read and understand schematics for the purpose of troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter authority for residential and light commercial unitary products and provide technical support.
• Create and maintain consultative sales relationships with new and existing clients, including providing product suggestions and expertise, conducting job-site visits, and collaborating with partners at all levels to promote Ferguson products.
• Develop and maintain relationships with outside sales, field technicians, and customers, always ensuring their satisfaction with our products and services.
• Provide technical product knowledge and product training, both in person and virtually, to customers and internal associates.
• Work with other branch personnel to ensure phenomenal customer service from the order to the delivery and beyond.
• Continually improving product knowledge to promote a professional image in the field.
• Act as liaison between contractors and manufacturers.
• Work with manufacturers to report potential issues from the field.

Skills

HVAC service experience

MS Office proficiency

PowerPoint skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Troubleshooting by phone

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

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.

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.

Ferguson is currently seeking to fill an immediate need for an HVAC Equipment Product Specialist. As a Product Specialist, you will provide technical product expertise to our outside sales and field partners for Trane, Day & Night and Ruud products. If you have prior experience with these Manufactures and products, outstanding communication skills, and love helping others solve problems, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with an industry-leading organization.

This is a territory-based role and requires extensive travel. An auto-allowance, fuel card, and expense account are provided. Candidates should be located in the Pomona, Bakersfield, or Gilroy area, as local market knowledge and accessibility are important for this role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter authority for residential and light commercial unitary products and provide technical support.
• Create and maintain consultative sales relationships with new and existing clients, including providing product suggestions and expertise, conducting job-site visits, and collaborating with partners at all levels to promote Ferguson products.
• Develop and maintain relationships with outside sales, field technicians, and customers, always ensuring their satisfaction with our products and services.
• Provide technical product knowledge and product training, both in person and virtually, to customers and internal associates.
• Work with other branch personnel to ensure phenomenal customer service from the order to the delivery and beyond.
• Continually improving product knowledge to promote a professional image in the field.
• Act as liaison between contractors and manufacturers.
• Work with manufacturers to report potential issues from the field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a service technician in both residential and light commercial HVAC products.
• Experience with residential and light commercial products and related products.
• Strong proficiency with computer and software programs, including all Microsoft Applications.
• Strong proficiency with PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with people at multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and multitasking skills are needed, including the ability to prioritize multiple, urgent requests.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.
• Detailed and able to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Self-starter, creative problem solver, and self-sufficient.
• Ability to troubleshoot off site via phone or text messaging with our customers is a must.
• Must have the ability to read and understand schematics for the purpose of troubleshooting and diagnostics.

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!

Pay Range

$3,960.00 - $9,739.40

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