Job Posting: 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 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 Mechanical Solutions Specialist located in Columbus, OH. If you have a love of meeting people and providing excellent customer service coupled with an interest in supplying directly to the bottom line of a multi-billion-dollar organization, this is the position for you! Responsibilities: * Technical Outside Sales role focused on mechanical room systems (IE Commercial water Heating, Hydronic Heating and or Pump Systems). * Work customarily and regularly outside of the office selling to our customers and using services such as field audit kits & scanning to develop analytics and present sales pitch & recommendations based on findings * Drive regularly within a defined area, including overnight travel as needed, to develop and maintain relationships with customers, key national accounts, and local contractors, and ensure their satisfaction with our products and services at all times * Develop new customers with a focus on mechanical solutions business while applying traditional outside sales techniques * Develop and maintain vendor relations with rep firms and manufacturers * Supervise sales trends and product performance results * Develop pricing and quotations for replacement units, products, and services while aligning with brand strategy and maintaining market integrity * Continually improve sales skills and product knowledge to promote a professional image in the field * Train customers and associates on equipment and tools associated with water heating systems * Find opportunities to improve efficiency and life of equipment through domestic/Hydronic system audits * Budget projects for contractors during the pre-construction phase * Provide equipment technical support in a mechanical room and ability identify and locate related common items * Participates in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management * Support Corporate programs, goals and initiatives of the company * Performing other duties or functions as requested by management * Highly organized and able to multitask objectives Qualifications: * Minimum of 5+years of sales experience * Strong mechanical proficiency required with a technical degree a plus * Commercial Water Heating and or Hydronic system experience required * Understanding of mechanical piping systems Polished sales presentation skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office * Periodic overnight travel for training, industry meetings and customer centered events. * Regular travel within Ohio required. * Physical ability to conduct detailed job site visits, including using ladders, accessing roofs, accessing basements, and other locations where equipment is located. 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! * Pay Range: * $4,799.70 - $10,450.00 * Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles. * This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. * 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