Job Description:

Are you a college students who is more interested in a career than just a job? If you are looking for an industry leading, innovative company to call home, look no further.

Ferguson is looking for future leaders that are self-starting and motivated to be a part of our growing family. We are looking for college students to intern in our Omaha or Lincoln, NE location, where you will learn about one of our various business groups (Commercial/Residential Plumbing, HVAC, Industrial, Showroom or Waterworks) from the ground-up and what it means to provide world-class customer service in a growing industry.

No experience? No problem. We will provide you with the necessary training to be successful by giving e you all the tools you need to grow.

Characteristics of Success:

• A desire to learn. We invest in all our associates. A dedicated Trainer gives you a solid foundation as a sales intern, so that you can understand the entire business and excel in your sales career.
• Someone who values building long-lasting relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Team players driven to succeed and who want to have ownership of their own careers.
• Community investment. Ferguson proudly supports the communities, families, military, and educational initiatives in the areas in which we operate. We want individuals that want to help us strengthen our impact in the communities where we live and work.

How we do it:

Ferguson’s internship program is an intense 10-12 week program. Over the course of the internship, you will be exposed to all aspects of our business. Ferguson approaches training from a "hands on" point of view. We believe in growing our associates from the ground up. Through our internship program, you will be introduced to the warehouse and counter where you will gain credibility and learn extensive product knowledge in a short period of time. You will also be given the opportunity to explore our sales, operations, and credit departments. You will learn the value of developing and maintaining customer relationships as well as understand our business from a “big picture” perspective. Our internship program will allow you to explore your strengths and career interests. Most of all, our internship program will provide you with real, hands-on business experience that will supplement your classroom education.

As an Intern you will need to possess the following attributes:

• Outgoing Personality
• Confidence
• Self-Motivation
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Trustworthiness· Persistence
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Follow Through
• ALL MAJORS CONSIDERED. The internship will be held in Omaha or Lincoln, NE ​and housing is not provided

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 is the top-rated wholesale supplier of plumbing, HVAC/R, Waterworks and other related construction materials. Ferguson has a rich history and is an industry leader, but it’s our associates who make Ferguson the company it is today.