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This position will play a vital role in connecting small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses with potential supply chain opportunities with the company!\nLocation:\nThis is a Hybrid role based out of Newport News, VA HQ, in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDistributor Alliance Program\nLead as the sales liaison and subject matter expert to drive program expansion and sales opportunities for branch customer groups nationally.\nLead review of small business federal, state, and local governments Request for Proposals (RFPs) for new business opportunities for branch customer groups nationally.\nManage annual Distributor Alliance Program mandatory training for branch sales and credit department for compliance oversight. 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