Last update 01/08/07
The Sales Training Program is a 12-month program designed to educate, develop, and retain talented inside sales and showroom sales trainees needed for both branch and regional growth initiatives. The program invests in the recruiting of associates from all over the United States to join Ferguson in pursuit of a career in sales and management. Once onboard, these new associates are assigned to a Training Branch where they complete a 12-month training program designed to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities as inside sales and showroom sales associates. Their training curriculum includes time working in Warehouse Operations, Counter Sales, Inside (contractor) Sales, and Showroom (retail) Sales. Upon completion of the training program, Sales Trainees may be asked to relocate to other Ferguson branches where career opportunities exist in Inside Sales and/or Showroom Sales. At that point, these Sales Associates will be responsible for managing all sales functions for existing and prospective customers. Typical job duties include developing and maintaining customer relationships, providing accurate pricing/inventory information to customers, preparing job quotes, and conducting sales calls to generate business.
Opportunities available nationwide
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Started in 2005. the Operations Training Program is a 12-month program designed to develop aspiring college graduates into future Operations Managers. All Operations Trainees are regimented to a strict training timeline that ensures their complete exposure to all operational aspects of our business. Their training curriculum includes time working at a Distribution Center, Purchasing Center, Quotations Center, and Branch Operation in the field. Upon completion of the Operations Branch Training program, an Operations Trainee should have the skills and experiences necessary to step into an Operations Manager role at a small branch/large satellite or as an Assistant Operations Manager at a large/mega location. At that point, these Operations Associates will be responsible for improving the operational health of our business through inventory management, process alignment, logistical integrity, etc. Typical job duties include managing inventory levels, maintaining equipment, enforcing DOT/OSHA compliance, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of shipments, and providing operational direction to our warehousing and sales capabilities.
Opportunities available nationwide
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Started nearly 20 years ago, the Credit Training Program is a 6-9 program designed to develop aspiring college graduates into future Credit Managers. All Credit Trainees are placed on a founded training timeline that ensures their complete exposure to all facets of Credit Management. Their training curriculum exposes them to various departments, including Accounting, Credit, and Operations. Upon completion of the Credit Training program, a Credit Trainee should have the skills and experiences necessary to step into a Credit Manager role at a small location or as an Assistant Credit Manager at a large/mega branch. At that point, these Credit Associates will be responsible for ensuring the protection of our financial assets through the enforcement of established accounting practices, credit management, accounts receivables, etc. Typical job duties include the extension of credit, the collection of open accounts, and cash and budget management.
Opportunities available nationwide
Equal Opportunity Employer
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The Purchasing Trainee Program is a 12-month program designed to develop aspiring college graduates into future Regional Buyers. All Purchasing Trainees are placed on a training timeline that ensures their complete exposure to all facets of Purchasing and Inventory Management. Relocation to a regional Shared Purchasing Center (Raleigh, Nashville, Portland, or Pomona) is mandatory. Their training curriculum exposes them to various departments, including Procurement, Sourcing, Quotations, Logistics, and Distribution. Upon completion of the Purchasing Training program, a Purchasing Trainee should have the skills and experiences necessary to step into a Regional Buyer role at one of our four regional Shared Purchasing Centers. At that point, these Regional Buyers will be responsible for managing inventory levels for several branches across a geographic region. Typical job duties include replenishing stock, procuring non-stock product, sourcing special product lines, inventory tracking, and inventory returns/adjustments.
Opportunities available nationwide
Equal Opportunity Employer
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