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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 experienced Outside Sales Representative-Facilities Supplywith experience in MultiFamily, Hospitality, Senior Living or Education Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) and Renovations experience to manage and grow an existing customer portfolio while actively developing new business in the Chicagoland Market with a focus on northern Chicago. A fuel card, auto allowance, travel and expense card, company cell phone & laptop will be provided.

The ideal candidate is consultative and data-driven, with a solid understanding of MRO solutions and a proven ability to grow share of wallet by building trusted relationships with Property Managers, Regional Managers, and Maintenance teams. This role spends the majority of time in the field, engaging customers face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and an assigned customer base, while working with other branch associates to ensure satisfaction 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.

• Manage and grow relationships with an assigned base of customers and key vendor partners.

• Increase share of wallet by identifying customer needs and delivering tailored MRO & Renovation solutions to active, new, and inactive accounts.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnering with management to develop and execute territory and account strategies.

• Create and execute territory and account plans aligned with sales objectives, leveraging data, Salesforce insights, and competitive analysis.

• Maintain a healthy, accurate sales pipeline that balances customer satisfaction with profitable growth.

• Monitor competitive activity and communicate market insights and recommendations to leadership.

• Continuously enhance product knowledge and sales skills to maintain a professional, credible presence in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of outside sales experience within the industry, ideally in the MRO or Distribution space.

• Proven success working with Property Managers, Regional Managers, Facility/Maintenance Supervisors, and Maintenance Technicians.

• Demonstrated ability to use data, analytics, and CRM tools to drive sales growth and manage pipeline performance.

• Strong consultative selling skills with a track record of growing existing accounts and winning new business.

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a field-based role.

• Strong problem-solving, active listening, time management, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong overall digital literacy.

This is a base plus commission eligible role, with no cap on your commission. The estimated total compensation range, based on performance and experience, is $75,000 - $125,000+.

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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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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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 employerF/M/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity.

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