Ferguson
Sales Manager - Intelligent Utility Solutions
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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. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, provides best-in-class products, service and capabilities across 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.
Ferguson is currently seeking a Sales Manager to cover the Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina markets for our Intelligent Utility Solutions team! This position focuses on sales expansion, cultivation of a highly functional sales team, and overall market development across VA, NC, SC. The position will be responsible for overall sales performance and oversee their associates and dotted‑line reports. Working closely with the Intelligent Utility Solutions teams and in concert with Utility Infrastructure sales teams to deliver industry solutions and customer experience.
Position Details
Reports into Senior Sales Manager
Direct oversight of 3 Outside Sales Representatives
Position can be based out of: Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina
Market opportunity of $120-150 million
Responsibilities
Manage relationships and partnerships with key vendors and suppliers to ensure coordination and outstanding service levels.
Assign, monitor, and set objectives for key accounts and sales representatives.
Accompany sales representatives on existing accounts and potential customer calls.
Provide leadership and input for pricing proposals and strategic plans for large customer accounts.
Supervise sales trends, market dynamics, product performance results and customer preferences.
Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements, promote sale of company products and services, and provide sales support.
Review operational records and reports to project sales and profitability.
Submit short- and long-term sales plans and prepare sales strategies using available marketing programs to reach designated targets.
Participate in leadership meetings and represent associate concerns, policies, and guidelines to the management team.
Engage and collaborate with Ferguson’s Intelligent Utility Solutions and Utility Infrastructure teams building partnerships with municipal clients, providing subject matter expertise, pursuing a consultative approach to identify areas of need when technology solutions can supplement beyond the water meter.
Qualifications
5+ years of relevant experience leading a technology customer‑facing team.
Prior knowledge of Waterworks Metering products and/or programs preferred.
Familiarity with markets and business units within assigned geography is a plus.
Desire to be a hard‑working leader, mentor and motivator of individuals and teams.
Ability to analyze data, implement plans, and deliver effective presentations.
Experience defining customer needs and providing solutions.
Ability to lead complex and sensitive negotiations, challenging renewal discussions, and creative contracting.
Ability to coach and upskill team.
Constructive and empathetic communication skills, both verbal and written, are a must.
Proficient Excel and PDF skills.
Pay Range $7,331.40 – $16,023.70 per month
This role is bonus or incentive plan eligible.
Benefits Our benefits include health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more.
Equal Opportunity Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is an equal employment employer (F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information.
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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. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, provides best-in-class products, service and capabilities across 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.
Ferguson is currently seeking a Sales Manager to cover the Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina markets for our Intelligent Utility Solutions team! This position focuses on sales expansion, cultivation of a highly functional sales team, and overall market development across VA, NC, SC. The position will be responsible for overall sales performance and oversee their associates and dotted‑line reports. Working closely with the Intelligent Utility Solutions teams and in concert with Utility Infrastructure sales teams to deliver industry solutions and customer experience.
Position Details
Reports into Senior Sales Manager
Direct oversight of 3 Outside Sales Representatives
Position can be based out of: Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina
Market opportunity of $120-150 million
Responsibilities
Manage relationships and partnerships with key vendors and suppliers to ensure coordination and outstanding service levels.
Assign, monitor, and set objectives for key accounts and sales representatives.
Accompany sales representatives on existing accounts and potential customer calls.
Provide leadership and input for pricing proposals and strategic plans for large customer accounts.
Supervise sales trends, market dynamics, product performance results and customer preferences.
Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements, promote sale of company products and services, and provide sales support.
Review operational records and reports to project sales and profitability.
Submit short- and long-term sales plans and prepare sales strategies using available marketing programs to reach designated targets.
Participate in leadership meetings and represent associate concerns, policies, and guidelines to the management team.
Engage and collaborate with Ferguson’s Intelligent Utility Solutions and Utility Infrastructure teams building partnerships with municipal clients, providing subject matter expertise, pursuing a consultative approach to identify areas of need when technology solutions can supplement beyond the water meter.
Qualifications
5+ years of relevant experience leading a technology customer‑facing team.
Prior knowledge of Waterworks Metering products and/or programs preferred.
Familiarity with markets and business units within assigned geography is a plus.
Desire to be a hard‑working leader, mentor and motivator of individuals and teams.
Ability to analyze data, implement plans, and deliver effective presentations.
Experience defining customer needs and providing solutions.
Ability to lead complex and sensitive negotiations, challenging renewal discussions, and creative contracting.
Ability to coach and upskill team.
Constructive and empathetic communication skills, both verbal and written, are a must.
Proficient Excel and PDF skills.
Pay Range $7,331.40 – $16,023.70 per month
This role is bonus or incentive plan eligible.
Benefits Our benefits include health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more.
Equal Opportunity Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is an equal employment employer (F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information.
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