Ferguson

Waterworks

CategorySalesSpecialist

$4–8k Richmond, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Category Sales Specialist at Ferguson. Skills: Sales relationships, Product knowledge, Training, Market share. Build and maintain consultative sales relationships. Business development initiatives”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve market share

Industry & Context.

Waterworks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Computer proficiency including use of Microsoft applications and navigating multiple software systems, Ability to build PowerPoint presentations and coordinate, facilitate, and lead in-person and remote training sessions, Excellent interpersonal skills, Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language, High level attention to detail, Ability to maintain changing pricing information and product specs, Autonomous with time-management and organizational skills

Nice to Have

2+ years of Waterworks industry experience or tool/safety product knowledge

What You'll Do.

Build and maintain consultative sales relationships

Business development initiatives

Provide product suggestions and expertise

Collaborate with clients and internal partners

Promote Ferguson products

Implement category initiatives

Act as technical subject matter specialist

Develop and maintain vendor relations

Collaborate with operations team

Maintain and control inventory levels

Improve sales skills and product knowledge

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborating with clients and internal partners at all levels; Partner with outside sales teams; Collaborate with operations team

Communication Scope

Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language

Free ATS check

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