Job Posting:

Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

As Head of Kitchen & Bath - Own Brands you will lead a portfolio of three (3) respected Kitchen and Bath Brands, encompassing a well-crafted range of decorative finished plumbing, beautiful decorative hardware, and sophisticated vanities! This senior leadership role will be pivotal in shaping the future of our Kitchen and Bath portfolio.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Reports to Vice President of Own Brand Operating Companies

• $400M+ in sales, 300+ associates, 3 operating companies, 3-5 direct reports

• ​Our ideal candidate would be based in Atlanta, GA, Newport News, VA, Charlotte, NC or Cincinnati, OH.

Job duties:

• P/L and working capital ownership for total brand performance through all channels (internal + external, omni, showroom, builder, wholesale trade, retail, digital)

• Lead direct and indirect teams in highly cross-functional, matrixed organization setting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence. Scope including Sales, Marketing, Product Design and Development, Sourcing, Operations, Logistics, Finance, Technology, and others.

• Establish and maintain strong enterprise partner relationships across Customer Group leadership, Category Management, and others.

• Create and implement 1-3 year strategic and operating plans to achieve higher market share, revenues, and margins that support the strategic and financial goals of the company.

• Deliver a cohesive industry-leading presentation of portfolio brands to the market.

• Collaboratively review and solidify brand positioning, product, and channel strategy across the portfolio. Understand and recommend optimal revenue models, distribution approach, pricing strategy, brand and channel marketing requirements, and technology needs.

• Partner with leadership team to recommend continued evolution of capability and organizational design. Focus on value creation, organizational alignment, and operating leverage. In doing so, maintain appropriate brand equity and differentiation.

• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring high expertise and collaboration.

• Communicate effectively with partners and build strong relationships across the organization.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and incorporate or recommend updates to brand strategy as relevant.

• Inform future acquisition or brand creation approach in alignment with company leadership.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Marketing, Engineering) and/or 10 – 15 years’ experience in a multi-channel environment. Secondary degree (MBA) or additional certifications preferred.

• Proven track record of developing new business opportunities and building relationships and expertise with the nation’s largest resellers, wholesalers, showrooms, General Contractors, Developers, Architects, Engineers, and Owners.

• Background preferred in related product areas: Finished and Decorative Goods, Building Products, Furniture, Appliances, etc.

• Background preferred in multi-channel sales and/or product management

• Business knowledge of the Design, Architectural, Engineering and Construction industries.

Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

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Pay Range:

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$17,340.00 - $26,010.00

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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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)

Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind.

Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.