Product Specialist - Valve & Automation

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.

We are searching for a talented associate ready to step into a product specialist role and take the lead in supporting our Valve and Automation growth in the greater Atlanta, GA market.

This role is a critical position within our business. This associate will report directly to the Valve & Automation Sales Manager. Ferguson Industrial Mid-Atlantic (Southeast) is an industrial salesforce comprised of over 275 associates.

Ferguson Industrial Mid-Atlantic has existing Valve Automation shops in Virginia & the Carolinas as well as Jacksonville, FL.

We are searching for a candidate who has passion & experience selling Valve Automation products. Someone that wants account responsibility and the opportunity to develop other associates.

Responsibilities:

·         Prospect and development new Valve Automation 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 Georgia outside sales team for Valve Automation products

·         Interact and develop relationships with key vendors to support sales at the accounts in your market

·         Work with inside sales team and valve technicians. Be a team player. Grow others so they can support you

·         Present Valve Automation 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 valve automation product specialist will be goal driven, motivated, team oriented & able to build new relationships to grow sales.

·         3-5 years experience in selling Valve & Automation products is required

·         Strong attention to detail

·         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 the greater Atlanta, GA area

Benefits
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 which includes: medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal and holiday), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and much more!
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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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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.

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