Senior Category Sales Manager - Industrial Plastics

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is a Fortune 500 company that has been a trusted source of quality supplies and solutions since 1953. Catering to numerous industries including Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks, and Residential Digital Commerce, Ferguson operates approximately 1,700 locations with around 36,000 associates. Ferguson prides itself on building better infrastructure, homes, and businesses by making complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. It is a dynamic company that is committed to proactive problem-solving, adapting and growing continuously to better serve its customers, communities, and associates.

The company cultivates a culture that values its employees as its greatest assets and offers limitless opportunities for career growth, aiming to help associates build long-lasting and rewarding careers. With a community atmosphere, the associates work together towards the shared purpose of building something meaningful. Ferguson is dedicated not only to leading the industry but also to contributing to building the nation’s infrastructure from the ground up.

The Senior Category Sales Manager - Industrial Plastics within the HDPE Group is a critical leadership role that is integral in driving sales excellence and growth within its industrial plastics division. Based in Houston, TX, this role demands a visionary leader capable of evolving and building a sales team to foster both immediate and long-range success. The position involves a strategic mix of forecasting, planning, and budgeting sales processes, spearheading sales process improvements, and driving innovation through enabling technologies. This role requires collaboration with sales management to enhance process quality, prioritize improvement opportunities, and lead comprehensive market plans from ideation to execution.

This role also encompasses responsibility for developing and implementing an annual brand plan in partnership with sales and marketing teams to target various markets effectively. Furthermore, the Senior Category Sales Manager plays a key role in building new go-to-market strategies that emphasize equity and drive growth in targeted sectors. Managing dealer relationships through meetings, recruitment events, and onboarding plays a pivotal role in expanding Ferguson's reach and market share.

Candidates for this role must be self-motivated and goal-oriented, with an ability to build strong relationships and thrive in a collaborative team setting. The role offers an attractive monthly salary range between $7,949.70 and $17,325.00, with eligibility for bonus or incentive plans, reinforcing Ferguson’s commitment to rewarding high performance. Ferguson promotes an inclusive environment, offers equal employment opportunities, and complies with all federal wage and employment regulations, ensuring fairness and professional growth for all associates.

In addition to competitive pay, Ferguson offers a robust benefits package designed to support the mental, physical, and financial well-being of its associates. These benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) plans with company match, mental health coverage, gender-affirming and family-building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, and opportunities for community involvement, showcasing Ferguson’s holistic and inclusive approach to employee care and development.