Category Sales Manager - Appliances

**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, 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 newly created opportunity for a Category Sales Manager within our Appliance team.**Responsibilities**+ Drive Appliance Sales Growth+ Forecasting & Performance Management+ Inventory & Pricing Strategy Oversight+ Market & Product Analysis+ Vendor & Manufacturer Relationship Management+ Showroom & Customer Experience Leadership+ Training & Associate Development+ Regional Leadership & Cross‐Functional Collaboration**Qualifications**+ **Strong Communication Skills** - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and deliver presentations to groups.+ **Leadership & Team Motivation** - Proven ability to lead, motivate, and influence individuals and teams across multiple functions.+ **Technical Proficiency** - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to learn Ferguson's inventory and logistics systems.+ **Regional Travel Capability** - Ability to travel within the region as required to support sales, customer service, and leadership needs. (KS/MO/ND/SD/NE/IA/MN)+ **Analytical & Strategic Thinking** - Ability to analyze market data, customer feedback, and operational activities to recommend solutions and support regional strategy.+ **Experience** - 5 years of appliance experience preferredAt 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:**-$5,175.00 - $12,402.50-**_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 (https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers/reasonable-accommodation)