1. More than business—
personal.
it’s

2. The Career Search
What are your objectives and expectations for your career?
What are you looking for in a company?
Does this company match your goals, and is it the best fit for you? 2

3. Keep in Mind Training and development People and culture Growth
Management style
Day to day responsibilities
Size
Corporate philosophies 3

4. Ferguson Profile 10,000 associates Over 500 locations
Operating in 40 states plus District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Mexico
Parent company Wolseley plc
Coast to Coast
World class distributor
Current fiscal year goal is $3.5 billion in sales
- Tend to double in size every five years
- Largest plumbing distributor with only 3% of the market share
- 18% growth last year

5. Career Paths Sales Management Purchasing Operations Showroom
Controller
Logistics
Information Systems
- Personal freedom to chart your own course. We work together with the trainees to have them pursue the careers that match them the most.
- Six major career paths as outlined.

6. Training Philosophy Merit based program Gain product knowledge
Gain credibility with associates and customers
Learn Ferguson’s process and systems
Training at three levels: branch, regional, and corporate
- Promotion and growth driven by performance, merit based system.
- Hands on versus classroom training.
- Set up MeLinda’s presentation - the Newport News branch tour.

7. Trainee Profile Entrepreneurial spirit Strong work ethic
Commitment to high standards
Strong leadership ability
Initiative/self starter
Enthusiastic presence
Record of accomplishments
Confident personality
Diverse communication skills
Overcome adversity

8. Imagine the Opportunities
Growth opportunities
Performance oriented
High risk/high reward
Personal recognition
Impact profitability
Team leadership
Dominant U.S. company
In-depth training

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