Sales Trainee Program

Job Description

Sales Trainee Program | Ferguson

The Tone:
This is an early career Sales Trainee Program at Ferguson, offered at multiple locations nationwide. Ferguson is a Fortune 500 company established in 1953, providing quality supplies and solutions across various industries including Commercial/Mechanical, HVAC, Residential Trade, and Waterworks. This role is designed to kickstart a rewarding career path in sales, developing professionals who will help customers simplify complex projects, build better infrastructure, homes, and businesses, and ensure continuous service and sustainability.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Chandler, AZ
• Pay: $60000 yearly
• Mission: Support the sales team by learning products and processes, assisting customers, and contributing to the development of sales initiatives.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support Sales Operations: Provide assistance to the sales team by outlining project tasks and timelines, prospecting for new leads, and handling customer inquiries.
• Craft Sales Documentation: Assist in the development of sales proposals, contracts, and other documentation necessary for closing deals.
• Manage Project Timelines: Support sales projects and initiatives through coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Enhance Customer Relations: Interact with customers to understand their needs, address inquiries, provide information about products or services, and capture feedback for improvement.
• Drive Skill Development: Take the initiative to learn new sales techniques, tools, and technologies, and actively participate in performance evaluations to track progress and set development goals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Skills: Strong desire to be in a sales-focused role; self-motivated with a consistent track record of driving results; natural ability to assist customers effectively; flexible and open to change.
• Bonus: Previous professional experiences or internships in Sales.