**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 Industrial is seeking a **Product Specialist** to join our growing Industrial Plastics Division. This role supports our outside sales teams and drives growth in thermoplastic product solutions. We’re looking for a dynamic, technical expert to represent Ferguson’s full line of Industrial Thermoplastics offerings across North Carolina and Virginia. This is a customer-facing position that requires travel throughout the territory. Candidates should reside in, or be willing to travel regularly to, North Carolina or Virginia. A fuel card, auto allowance, travel/expense card, company phone, and laptop are provided. Travel will be required for sales support, training, and vendor engagement. **Responsibilities:** + Serve as the technical expert on Ferguson’s full line of thermoplastics products. + Support and train internal associates and outside sales teams to identify and develop thermoplastics applications for our customers. + Influence and drive thermoplastics sales and specifications with both new and existing customers. + Provide technical support and consultation to customers in industries such as Pulp & Paper, Power, Chemical Processing, Food & Beverage, Mining, and Marine/Shipyards. + Develop strong relationships with vendors and sales representatives to enhance Ferguson's value proposition. + Actively pursue and develop new business opportunities in collaboration with management. + Provide product quotations when needed, assist with problem resolution, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction from order to delivery. + Identify competition, contribute to sales strategy development, and communicate findings with management. + Continuously improve product knowledge and sales skills to maintain a professional presence in the market. + Work collaboratively to achieve or exceed budgeted sales goals. **Qualifications:** + Minimum 5 years of industry-related sales experience. + Strong technical knowledge in thermoplastics products, including HDPE, Polypropylene, Thermoplastic valves, Tanks, and Fusion equipment. + Proven ability to build and maintain strong customer and vendor relationships. + A self-motivated individual with a track record of achieving results and staying organized. + Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills. + Ability to work independently, multitask, and adapt in a fast-paced environment. + Technologically proficient and able to quickly learn new systems. + A development mindset with the ability to think creatively about new product offerings. 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! - **Pay Range:** - $5,550.30 - $12,100.00 - **_Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles_** **OR** **_Hourly for all other roles._** - This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. - Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. - _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 (https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers/reasonable-accommodation)