Category Sales Specialist
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The posting
Job Posting
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. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: 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. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.
Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Commercial Water Heater Category Sales Specialist. If you are self-motivated, competitive and have an interest in contributing directly to the bottom line of our New England market, this is the position for you!
As a Commercial Water Heater Category Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for helping create commercial water heater sales growth and establish strong operational practices as they relate to the commercial water heater full-service program.
Responsibilities
- Ownership of the commercial water heater phone line for full service and emergency replacements
- Develop strong relationships with members of the full-service delivery and logistics team
- Responsible for helping keep commercial inventory in Quincy organized, accurate and relevant for our market
- Lead and develop customer relationships on a local, regional, and national level, or combination thereof.
- Develop best training practices and awareness of the commercial heater program across our branches in New England.
- Work closely with our key water heater manufacturers and local rep agencies
- Begin to develop a long-term plan for commercial water growth across the whole New England market.
- Responsible for making sure buyers cut timely and accurate purchase orders that get followed up on for success.
- Build a strong methodology for competitive market pricing while also leveraging the value of our full-service program.
- Strong presence in our Quincy hub along with travel across New England for specific customer needs/branch exposure and the full-service program.
- Support key accounts in tandem with our outside salespeople
Qualifications
- 5+ years plumbing wholesale experience, required
- Experience with commercial/mechanical customers, preferred
- Trilogie expertise required
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong computer and MS Office skills, with emphasis on Excel
- The ability to delegate work
- Self-motivation and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Very detailed and meticulous and comfortable performing within established processes
At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!
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Pay Range
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$4,320.00 - $9,350.00
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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.
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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.
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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information
Taken from Ferguson's own posting, last seen live on 6 Nov 2026.
About Ferguson
Plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, fire protection and industrial pipe, valves and fittings, sold through about 1,700 branches, showrooms and its website to contractors, water utilities, builders, facility managers and homeowners.
Pay schedule: Ferguson pays counter and inside sellers by the hour with bonus or incentive plan eligibility and outside reps a base plus uncapped commission with a fuel card, auto allowance and expense card, and lists medical, dental and vision cover, a 401(k) match and paid parental leave.
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