Sales Project Manager - Waterworks

-; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in quality supplies seeks a Sales Project Manager to enhance sales processes and customer engagement across various projects. This remote role demands strategic planning, project execution, and team leadership to ensure alignment with business goals. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, experience in project management, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Mental health coverage

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years relevant sales or project management experience.
• Waterworks / Water Treatment Plant industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of sales projects from initiation to closure.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective strategies.
• Drive client engagement and manage relationships during project lifecycles.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Organization

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or project management

Tools

Microsoft office Suite

Trilogy

Bid Tracer

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 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.

As a Sales Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting our sales initiatives by overseeing the planning, execution, and monitoring of various projects aimed at enhancing our sales processes, customer engagement, and market share.

This is a remote role that will support the Central Region. Our ideal candidate must be willing to work Central time zone.

Duties /Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of critical sales projects, from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and follow-up to achieve project milestones and objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Define project strategies that capitalize on market opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential roadblocks, implementing corrective actions and strategies to maintain project momentum.
• Analyze project performance metrics and provide regular reports to leadership, offering insights into project health and areas for improvement.
• Drive client engagement and relationship management during project lifecycles, ensuring client satisfaction and effective communication.
• Develop and refine project management processes, best practices, and tools to enhance project efficiency.
• Provide thought leadership on sales strategies, contributing insights and recommendations.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages idea sharing, problem-solving, and continuous learning.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on project management methodologies, sharing knowledge and expertise with team members and stakeholders.

Behavioral Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organization
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft office Suite: Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook, Teams
• Trilogy, Bid Tracer

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, project management
• Waterworks /Water Treatment Plant industry experience preferred
• 2+ yrs relevant sales or project management experience required

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift 20-50lbs.

Travel Requirements: Limited travel for meetings and job site visits: May require some travel up to 15%. Limited to no overnight travel.

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!

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Pay Range:

Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate's qualifications and prior experience.

$4,500.00 - $9,716.30

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