Job Description: Ferguson is seeking a driven
Plumbing & HVAC outside salesperson to support and grow our Dual Trade business throughout the Eastern Iowa Market. As part of our continued investment in dual trades this role plays a key part in expanding our presence with residential and light commercial contractors in a highly fragmented, opportunity-rich market!
This is a field-based, customer-facing sales role responsible for building strong contractor relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and delivering solutions that help customers run more profitable, efficient businesses. You'll be backed by Ferguson's national scale, supply chain strength, and vendor partnerships, while shaping plumbing and HVAC growth locally.
This base + uncapped commission role includes an auto allowance, company-provided cell phone and laptop, T&E card, and an estimated total compensation range of $75,000 - $100,000+, based on performance and experience. Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Eastern Iowa territory; preferably Cedar Rapids or Davenport.
Responsibilities- Own and grow an assigned territory by building strong, trust-based relationships with residential and light commercial plumbing and HVAC contractors
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities while expanding existing customer relationships
- Serve as a consultative partner by understanding contractor workflows, job requirements, and growth goals, and recommending plumbing and HVAC equipment, systems, and solutions
- Collaborate with branch teams, vendor partners, and internal specialists to ensure accurate quoting, smooth execution, and reliable fulfillment
- Analyze territory performance, market trends, and competitive activity to implement effective sales strategies
- Maintain accurate pipeline and customer activity in CRM tools
- Continue to build product knowledge and stay up to date on technologies, regulatory changes and market trends
What Success Looks Like- Consistent growth of revenue and margin within the assigned territory.
- Increased penetration of targeted customer segments and successful onboarding of new accounts.
- Strong customer satisfaction, repeat business, and long-term account retention.
- Effective territory planning, disciplined pipeline management and follow-through.
- Establishing Ferguson as a trusted, go-to HVAC partner in the local market
Qualifications- 2-3+ years of experience in outside sales, account management, or a customer-facing role within plumbing, HVAC, construction, building materials, or a related industry
- Exposure to the plumbing or HVAC industry with an understanding of-or the ability to quickly learn equipment, systems, and contractor workflows
- Experience selling to residential and/or light commercial contractors; dual-trade exposure is a plus
- Proven ability to build relationships, manage a territory, and drive growth through consultative selling
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- General digital proficiency, including CRM tools and Microsoft Office
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!
Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.
