Outside Sales Representative

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 currently seeking a proven Outside Sales Representative - Geosynthetics and Stormwater to fill an immediate need with expanding market opportunities. This is a field-based sales role supporting customers near the Winter Haven and Sarasota branch locations. A fuel card, auto allowance, travel and expense card, company cell phone & laptop will be provided. This is a salary plus commission eligible role.Responsibilities:As an Outside Sales Representative, you will:Work in partnership with branch and sales associates to train, support and collaborate to ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management.Provide technical and job site support that includes but is not limited to presentations, pre-construction meetings, job site visits, product demonstrations, and installation guidance.Build and maintain relationships and trust with industry contractors, subcontractors, engineers, local and state agencies, and developers. This includes scheduling Lunch and Learns and seminars in collaboration with Ferguson Associates and/or Vendor Partners.Provide monthly reporting to Leadership on market conditions, bid strategy, competitive information, wins, potential liabilities, and general commentary.Effectively use the CRM technology resources provided to manage territory and reports of sales activities that include calls, meetings, bids, orders, sales, projects, and contact database.Build and maintain a network of sources through market research, website lead generation, pre-bid meetings, and industry associations to identify new sales leads and opportunities.Maintain communication with new, existing, and previous customers, engineers, regulators, and developers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest to create value and solve problems.Meet or exceed sales goals by selling products, and project solutions to new, existing, and previous customers.Build and maintain working relationships with all key vendors.Monitor sales trends and product performance results to accurately determine inventory requirements and competitive pricing strategy.Continually enhance sales skills, product knowledge, and available tools and technology to promote a professional image.Increase industry awareness of the Ferguson Geosynthetics and Stormwater products through attendance and participation in tradeshows, conferences, meetings, and presentations.Qualifications:Sales experience in Geosynthetics and Stormwater products preferredCivil engineering background is a plusWillingness to travel weekly throughout both statesStrong adaptability and ability to manage multiple prioritiesProficiency in Microsoft Office and navigating multiple software systems;Salesforce and Power BI experience is a plusCreative problem-solver with a collaborative, team-oriented mindsetSelf-motivated and able to work independently with strong prioritization skillsThis is a base plus commission eligible role, with no cap on your commission. The estimated total compensation range, based on performance and experience, is $80,000- $100,000+.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-Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.-