Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of sales? Our 6-month Sales Trainee Program (STP) offers a unique opportunity for early career professionals like you to kickstart a rewarding career path in sales. Join us and explore the diverse opportunities waiting for you in our dynamic organization.

Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

The Sales Trainee Program is a 6-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 formalised mentorship.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferred; 1-3 years of experience accepted in lieu of bachelor’s degree
• Internal Ferguson Associates: minimum 1 year of Ferguson experience
• Exhibit a 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 experiences or internships in Sales, preferred

• A competitive salary of $60,000 with a bonus plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional benefit offerings such as 401K, paid time off, stock option plan, discounts, health & financial wellness and more
• Associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Learn from and network with associates from across the business, building valuable relationships

About Us:

We are an HR consultancy firm, and we help candidates match with the potential roles by using an Artificial Intelligence System which is free of cost. Our approach to matchmaking utilizes several different formats throughout the course of the recruiting process. In addition to speaking with our recruiters and client-serving professionals, we also leverage the use of the Artificial Intelligence System to help you understand your strengths and strategize your career ahead. We can let you know better once you submit your resume.

The Internship involves putting theory into practice. Gain hands-on training, work on challenging projects, network with industry leaders, and set the foundation for your career.