Sales Trainee Program (STP)

Job Description

Sales Trainee Program (STP) | Ferguson

The Tone:
This is an early career program at Ferguson, with opportunities available at numerous locations nationwide. Ferguson supplies quality materials to various industries, believing that together they build better infrastructure, homes, and businesses. This role is crucial for early career professionals to kickstart a rewarding journey in sales, learn the intricacies of the business, and help simplify complex projects for customers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Nationwide Locations (In-person)
• Pay: $60000 yearly (plus bonus plan)
• Team: Sales team
• Mission: Simplify complex customer projects and ensure their success by providing essential support to the sales team, accelerating your own sales career in the process.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support the sales team by outlining project tasks, prospecting for new leads, and diligently handling customer inquiries.
• Assist in developing compelling sales proposals, contracts, and other critical documentation required for successfully closing deals.
• Coordinate tasks, track progress diligently, and ensure the timely completion of all deliverables for sales projects and initiatives.
• Interact professionally with customers to understand their unique needs, address inquiries promptly, and provide comprehensive information about products or services.
• Capture valuable feedback from customers to identify areas for improvement and continuously enhance the overall customer experience.
• Actively learn new sales techniques, cutting-edge tools, and emerging technologies to significantly contribute to your success in the role.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, or 1-3 years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of a degree. This is an early career role.
• Experience: Strong desire to be in a sales-focused role and a genuine eagerness to learn about Ferguson’s products, services, sales technologies, and processes.
• Skills: Self-motivated with a consistent track record of driving results, a natural penchant for assisting customers and addressing their needs, and an ability to be flexible and open to change in a dynamic environment.
• Bonus: Previous professional experiences or internships in Sales.