Job Posting:
Ferguson is North America's leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry's most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.
We are searching for a talented associate ready to step into a product specialist role and take the lead in supporting our thermoplastic growth in the I-85 Corridor of NC, SC, GA. Major markets include but are not limited to Atlanta, GA, Greenville, SC, Charlotte, NC, Western, NC. This role is a critical position within our business. This associate will report directly to the Industrial Plastics Business Development Manager with direction from the Area Sales Managers within the assigned geography. Ferguson Industrial Southeast is an industrial salesforce comprised of over 300 associates across more than 20 locations. The district coverage is VA, NC, SC, GA, FL.
We are searching for a candidate who has passion & experience selling thermoplastic products and services including HDPE, PP, PP-RCT, PVDF, ECTFE, along with supporting non-corrosive products. Additionally, the candidate should possess the understanding of butt fusion, electrofusion process and equipment . This role is designed for someone that wants account responsibility and the opportunity to develop other associates.
Responsibilities:
Prospect and development all engineered thermoplastic business at industrial end users
Maintain relationships with existing customers and use your technical knowledge to grow sales
Provide feedback to sales leadership on trends, market acceptance of products, & overall performance
Support outside sales team in the assigned geography for all engineered plastics products
Interact and develop relationships with key vendors to support sales at the accounts in your market
Work with inside sales team. Be a team player. Grow others so they can support you
Present engineered thermoplastics products to customers & engineering offices
Develop and maintain relationships with engineering offices driving product specification
Qualifications:
Industry knowledge and experience are defining factors in the success of this role. A successful Product Specialist will be goal driven, motivated, team oriented & able to build new relationships to grow sales.
5+ years of experience in selling Thermoplastic products is required
Knowledge of fusion equipment and joining process is required
Strong attention to detail
Ability to effectively train others on thermoplastic products and services
A high level of integrity dealing with problem solving, leadership & listening skills
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to efficiently operate computers, tablets and mobile devices
Ability to overcome objections, speak in uncomfortable situations and manage customer expectations
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Associate will need to reside in their geographical area
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. Ferguson offers 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!
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Pay Range:
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$4,799.70 - $10,450.00
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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.
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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
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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 (https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers/reasonable-accommodation)
Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind.
Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.
