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, 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 to fill an immediate need for a Valve Automation Product Specialist. As a Product Specialist, you will provide technical product expertise to our outside sales and field partners for our intentional products. Prior experience with selling and supporting automated valves is required as well as, outstanding communication skills, and love helping others solve problems, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with an industry-leading organization.
Responsibilities:- Act as the subject matter authority for pneumatic and electric actuator products and provide consultative product selection recommendations
- Create and maintain consultative sales relationships with new and existing clients, including providing product suggestions and expertise, conducting client and job-site visits, and collaborating with partners at all levels to promote Ferguson products
- Develop and maintain relationships with outside sales, field technicians, and customers, ensuring their satisfaction with our products and services at all times
- Provide technical product knowledge and product training to customers and internal associates
- Assist in developing quotes for projects, including updating for product changes and adjusting for pricing-related issues
- Establish and foster strong vendor relations
- Monitor job throughout the lifecycle and through completion to ensure that any changes are accounted for and communicated
- Maintain customer job quotes, job correspondence, vendor pricing, and the job status
- Align inventory management goals and maintenance of job performance against job expectations
- Coordinate product delivery to job-sites
- Work with other branch personnel to ensure phenomenal customer service from the order to the delivery and beyond
- Continually improve product knowledge in order to promote a professional image in the field
- 5+ years of construction-related outside sales, inside sales, project management, project coordinator, installation technician, or estimating experience
- Experience with pneumatic and electric actuator products is required
- Experience reading blueprints, specifications, or drawings, preferred
- Strong proficiency with computer and software programs, including all Microsoft Applications
- Intermediate Excel skills, such as pivot tables, a plus
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with people at multiple levels of the organization
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to prioritize multiple, urgent requests
- Proven time management and organizational skills
- Detailed and able to maintain a high level of accuracy
- Self-starter, creative problem solver, and self-sufficient
- Ability to travel within the outlined territory
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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$17.74 - $39.14-
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
- 5+ years construction-related outside sales, inside sales, project management, project coordinator, installation technician, or estimating experience
- Experience with pneumatic and electric actuator products
- Experience reading blueprints, specifications, or drawings
- Strong proficiency with computer and software programs, including all Microsoft Applications
- Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables)
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with people at multiple levels
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable, multitask, and prioritize multiple urgent requests
- Proven time management and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-starter, creative problem solver, and self-sufficient
- Ability to travel within the outlined territory
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
