VRF/Ductless Specialist
About The Position
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 is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a VRF/Ductless Specialist. This position will be based at a location within Vancouver, WA/Portland, OR Area for Oregon and SW Washington Regional Area. Travel within the territory will be required, as needed, based on project and training demands.
Requirements
- 5 years technical experience with ductless and VRF.
- Experience working directly with contractors, developers, or building owners, providing quotes, and following up on projects, required.
- Excellent business leadership skills, ambitious self-initiative, ability to multi-task.
- Organizational skills and the ability to work with fellow associates.
- Computer savvy and ability to navigate common software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI; etc.) and be proficient at using Web based applications.
- Must have technical installation and technician background and experience.
- Comfortable using factory design technology and systems.
- Works well individually or in collaborative team environment.
Nice To Haves
- VRF start up experience is a plus.
- Installation management, service team management, consultive sales a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist sales team in conducting sales calls and customer visits and serve as the product subject matter authority.
- Serve as the lead authority to educate fellow associates with commercial knowledge and application.
- Spend 65%+ out in the field developing and progressing the commercial initiative.
- Responsible for application, design and layout assistance related to commercial systems (multiple types).
- Act as the subject matter authority on multi-family ductless and VRF systems.
- Identify sales opportunities within the Design/Build Market, such as replacement of unitary and package equipment, “Value Engineering” projects, or projects that completely bypass the Plan and Spec channel.
- Find sales opportunities through relationships with contractors, building owners, school systems, universities; Project leads identified by Ferguson sales representatives; Over the Counter sales, etc.
- Complete site visits and project follow up during construction and start-up.
- Generate and deliver all project documentation such as submittals and close out documents (i.e. operation and service manuals).
- Responsible for technical install and service training- VRF, Ductless, Crossover, application training- VRF, Ductless.
- Assist Ductless/VRF Ferguson Team, Territory Managers, Area Sales Managers and assist with pre and post job walks, design review, training, and startups when necessary for contractor projects.
- Work hand in hand with local management to establish market pricing.
- Liaison between our commercial quotation center and manager input, feedback and follow-up.
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match
- mental health coverage
- gender affirming and family building benefits
- paid parental leave
- associate discounts
- community involvement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
