countersales - Counter Sales Representative Ferguson Employee Review

3.0
Oct 26, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Good insurance, paid holidays, never had any problems receiving payment for hours worked.

Cons

High deductible on insurance. Very low hourly pay for jobs that require certifications. They pay about 20 percent lower than the regions average for similar jobs. They also prefer college graduates and promote them faster than experienced employees. I couldn't help but noticed how many employees sat stagnant while college graduates were placed in a program and quickly sent up the ladder despite experience or work ethic. Even though the more experienced employees carry about 85% of the branches work load. Kind of a good ole boy system, excluding work history over who's going to the lake house with the boss on the weekends!!! The things you ignore like the branch manager letting Freon out without using recovery tanks, ect.....

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Huge office space and freedom to work independently in break rooms instead of being stuck at a desk. They have many opportunities for growth but the high paying roles are salaried and are paid once a month instead of biweekly. Overall a great company with good benefits

Cons

Lower pay than normal for the work

3.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stable company with strong financial backing and deep pockets. Solid commission opportunities once you build a strong client base. Certain regions and business groups are willing to invest in and support business growth.

Cons

Some regions are under constant pressure to cut costs, making it increasingly difficult to service customers effectively and grow the business. Management is often absent and lacks understanding of the day-to-day realities of running such a lean operation. Overall talent quality has been declining, and the management compensation and bonus structure frequently drives irrational decision-making.

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