Category Sales Specialist

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Valley Center, CA, USA
In-Office
57K-108K Annually
Entry level
Other • Retail
The Role
Handles customer inquiries, quotes, orders, repair estimates, work orders, and purchase orders for pump and process equipment services. Provides technical assistance with pump sizing and troubleshooting, coordinates vendors and subcontractors, reviews repair documentation and product quality, and supports customer relationships. The role also involves site visits, communication with internal and external stakeholders, and proposing service solutions for house accounts and direct clients.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Posting:

Since 1986, Brax, a Ferguson company, has been one of California’s leading pump and process equipment companies, serving municipal and industrial customers across the state. As part of Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company that has supplied a wide range of industries since 1953, we share a simple purpose: to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes, and better businesses. With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson is a community of people building something meaningful, and a place to build a career you’re proud of at a company you can believe in.


This position is fully on-site in our Valley Center location.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Handle customer inquiries, quote requests, and orders in a timely and professional manner
  • Provide technical assistance for pump sizing, troubleshooting, and product availability
  • Review tear-down reports, inspections, and service photos to generate detailed repair estimates and customer facing reports
  • Prepare and submit quotes, work orders, and purchase orders
  • Coordinate purchases, subcontract work, and rentals for each job
  • Collaborate with internal service teams, vendors, and outside sales to facilitate repair jobs to completion
  • Ensure repair documentation is complete and meets company and client standards
  • Perform site visits, when required, to capture job-specific information
  • Maintain regular communication with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
  • Review and approve product quality before final delivery
  • Support house accounts and direct client relationships by understanding needs and proposing service solutions
  • Foster positive relationships with manufacturers, vendors, and clients

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
  • Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience
  • Familiarity with pumping systems, motors, and mechanical equipment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
  • Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health benefits and 401(k) options
  • On-the-job training and continuous development

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:

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$4,743.90 - $8,960.60

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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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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 employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

Skills Required

  • Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience
  • Familiarity with pumping systems, motors, and mechanical equipment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
  • Team-oriented approach and proactive problem-solving skills

Ferguson Enterprises Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ferguson Enterprises and has not been reviewed or approved by Ferguson Enterprises.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options with HSA availability and a PPO, plus dental, vision, life, disability, mental health, and family-forming and women’s health support. Feedback suggests these offerings add significant perceived value to the overall package.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing, alongside an employee stock purchase plan and executive deferral options. Feedback suggests these features strengthen long-term financial security.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are wide-ranging, including vacation, sick, holiday, personal, parental, and paid volunteer time. Feedback suggests generous PTO is a key attraction and complements cash compensation.

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The Company
HQ: Newport News, VA
17,243 Employees
Year Founded: 1953

What We Do

Ferguson plc (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG) is a leading North American value-added distributor providing expertise, solutions, and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is the largest operating subsidiary of Ferguson plc. For more information on Ferguson plc, please visit www.fergusonplc.com.

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