Sales Trainee Program - September

Job Description Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of sales? Our 12-month Sales Trainee Program (STP) offers a unique opportunity for early career professionals to kickstart a rewarding career in sales. Join us and explore the diverse opportunities waiting for you in our dynamic organization. Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. We build better infrastructure, better homes, and better businesses. We exist to make customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. Ferguson is a Fortune 500 company and employs about 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Program Details Join our Sales Trainee Program, starting September 14th, 2026! The Sales Trainee Program is a 12-month program designed to accelerate a career in sales by rotating through several elements of training that provide guided development and on-the-job learning. This program offers opportunities for you to gain exposure in different areas of the business, shadow key partners, and receive formalized mentorship. Program Rotation Highlights Learn: Participate in workshops, programs, and other learning opportunities to enhance your sales skills and industry knowledge. Engage actively in training sessions to understand the company's products, services, sales techniques, and processes. Shadow: Shadow experienced sales professionals to observe their interactions with clients, sales strategies, and negotiation techniques. Observe the sales process from prospecting to closing deals, including customer relationship management and post-sale support. Develop: Actively seek feedback from mentors, supervisors, and peers to enhance your skills and performance. Participate in performance evaluations and assessments to track your progress, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and set goals for professional development. Locations Alabama: Theodore Arizona: Chandler, Gilbert California: Anaheim, Bakersfield, Fresno, Indio, Long Beach, North Highlands, Pittsburg Colorado: Aurora Georgia: Tucker Hawaii: Honolulu Idaho: Nampa Indiana: Indianapolis Kansas: Kansas City, Lenexa Kentucky: Lexington Louisiana: Geismar Massachusetts: Newton Maryland: Halethorpe Michigan: Canton Missouri: Fenton Nebraska: Omaha Nevada: Henderson, Las Vegas, Reno New Jersey: New Brunswick, Secaucus New Mexico: Albuquerque North Carolina: Apex, Winston Salem Ohio: Cleveland, Columbus Oregon: Portland Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh South Carolina: Columbia, Simpsonville Texas: Freeport, La Porte, Longview, Midland Utah: Salt Lake City Virginia: Manassas, Norfolk Washington: Portland, Seattle, Spokane Valley Wisconsin: West Allis Program Graduation Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will move into one of our several sales destination roles. Final placement is based on a combination of individual preferences and business needs. Responsibilities Provide support to the sales team in various tasks such as outlining project tasks and timelines, prospecting for new leads, and handling customer inquiries. Assist in the development of sales proposals, contracts, and other documentation required for closing deals. Support sales projects and initiatives by coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables. Interact with customers to understand their needs, address inquiries, and provide information about products or services. Capture feedback from customers to identify areas for improvement and enhance the overall customer experience. Take the initiative to learn new sales techniques, tools, and technologies that can contribute to your success in the role. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; 1–3 years of experience accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. Strong desire to be in a sales‑focused role and to learn about products, services, sales technologies, and processes at Ferguson. Innately self‑motivated with a consistent track record of driving results. Possess a natural penchant for assisting customers and addressing their needs effectively. Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and open to change. Previous professional experience or internships in sales preferred. Benefits & Associate Programs A competitive salary of $60,000 with a bonus plan. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits such as 401K, paid time off, stock option plan, discounts, health & financial wellness, and more. Associate‑led Business Resource Groups. Ferguson Cares, partnering with nonprofit organizations. Opportunity to learn from and network with associates across the business, building valuable relationships. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and more. Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity: Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer, supporting F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information: Ferguson is an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans, and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ferguson