Outside Sales Representative – Residential Trade

Ferguson

. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and an assigned customer base .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeWindsor • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a focus on relationship building, customer satisfaction, and strategic account management. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce for sales activity documentation and pipeline evaluation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales ExperienceRelationship BuildingSales Strategies DevelopmentSalesforce ProficiencyCustomer Satisfaction

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Hard Skills

Sales StrategiesProduct QuotationsCompetition AnalysisPipeline EvaluationSales Closure Measurement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce

Industry Keywords

Vendor RelationshipsCustomer BaseBusiness OpportunitiesTeam EnvironmentDigital Literacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and an assigned customer base
Work with branch associates to ensure customer satisfaction from order through delivery and beyond
Identify and actively pursue new business opportunities
Develop sales strategies and target new accounts with management
Perform product quotations and resolve problems
Analyze competition in the territory and devise sales strategies
Communicate sales strategies to management
Improve sales skills and product knowledge
Promote a professional image in the field
Document sales activity in Salesforce for pipeline evaluation and measurement of sales closure results

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 2 years industry related sales experience is preferred
Results oriented and self-motivated
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to build relationships and work in a team environment
Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills
Problem solving, leadership and listening skills
General digital literacy
Ability to multi-task and learn quickly
Must be based in the Connecticut area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fuel card
Auto allowance
Travel and expense card
Company cell phone
Company laptop
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
401(k) with a company match
Mental health coverage
Gender affirming benefits
Family building benefits
Paid parental leave
Associate discounts
Community involvement opportunities
Commission eligibility with no cap on commission