**Job Description:** If you’re passionate about the potential of a career in sales, we want you on our team! Come join Ferguson for a **10-week paid summer internship** where you’ll gain hands-on experience serving our customers and building sales competencies, while making a meaningful impact at our organization. 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. **What** **you will do** + Gain hands-on experience in serving customers, product knowledge, sales processes, customer relationship management, and performance analysis. + Work alongside experienced sales teams, contributing to real-world projects. + Assist with shipping and receiving duties in the warehouse to gain an understanding of supply chain and logistics impact on sales. + Participate in leadership and sales training. + Engage in various sales activities, including inside and outside sales, counter sales, and branch management to gain insight into daily branch operations. + Attend leadership panels, networking events, and present a final sales project to senior leaders. + **One-week immersive experience at our headquarters in Newport News, VA to network and gain understanding of Ferguson culture and values** **.** **What** **you need** + Currently pursuing bachelor's degree in business, marketing, sales or related field; rising junior or senior. + Able to work 10 consecutive weeks during the summer. + Highly motivated, self-starter, competitive, customer-centric and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills. + Ability to work collaboratively with team members and customers. + Real-world problem solver with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. + Strong teamwork, adaptability and time management skills. + Able to navigate an ambiguous environment and demonstrates strong interpersonal and organization skills. + Proficient in basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint. **What W** **e Offer** + Hands-on experience in various aspects of sales and customer relationship management. + Mentorship and guidance from experienced sales professionals. + Opportunities to network with leaders and interns from across the organization. + Comprehensive final evaluation from mentor and manager. + Potential job opportunities in programs such as the Sales Trainee Program. + Competitive hourly pay of $22.50 per hour + Additional benefits offerings such as Medical, dental, and vision coverage, and 401K. + Associate-led Business Resource Groups. + Ferguson Cares, partnering with nonprofit organizations. + Learn from and network with associates from across the business, building valuable relationships. Upon successful completion of the internship, qualified candidates with strong performance may be extended a job offer. Please note that the position offered may not be in the same location as the internship. Therefore, interns should be open to the possibility of relocation. - 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)