Sales Operations Specialist

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

At Core & Main, the Sales Operations Specialist serves as a critical link between our customers, outside sales team, and branch operations. This role is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience by supporting order execution, coordinating project requirements, resolving customer inquiries, and ensuring operational excellence throughout the sales and fulfillment process.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, and detail-oriented, with a passion for solving problems, supporting team success, and helping customers receive the products and service they need when they need them.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service & Relationship Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers regarding orders, product availability, pricing inquiries, and order status updates.
• Deliver a consistent, professional customer experience through timely communication and issue resolution.
• Research and resolve customer concerns related to shipments, returns, product substitutions, and invoicing.
• Build strong working relationships with customers by providing dependable support and follow-through.

Sales & Order Operations

• Process customer orders accurately and efficiently while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with sales, purchasing, warehouse, and transportation teams to fulfill customer requirements.
• Manage project orders and provide ongoing support from quote acceptance through final delivery.
• Monitor order activity and proactively communicate delays, backorders, or potential service disruptions.
• Maintain accurate customer, pricing, and order information within company systems.

Operational Excellence

• Support branch operational goals by ensuring data accuracy, process compliance, and timely execution of customer requests.
• Assist in inventory-related inquiries by collaborating with purchasing and warehouse teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, customer service processes, and order management efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on customer satisfaction and operational performance.
• Maintain documentation and records necessary to support branch operations and customer account management.

Team Collaboration

• Partner closely with Outside Sales Representatives to support customer accounts and project opportunities.
• Collaborate with branch leadership, procurement, logistics, and warehouse personnel to ensure seamless execution of customer commitments.
• Contribute to a positive team environment focused on service, accountability, and operational success.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business operating systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience in distribution, construction, industrial, waterworks, fire protection, or infrastructure-related industries.
• Experience with ERP systems and order management processes.
• Knowledge of inventory, procurement, logistics, or project coordination functions.
  

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

YOU love being a critical player on the team. You want to learn the industry by managing projects from beginning to end. You appreciate variety in your role and are flexible to assist where needed. You get excited about problem-solving, interacting with customers, and working in a fast-paced environment while gaining trust and maintaining relationships. You are ready to contribute as part of a team towards a common goal.  

ARE you up for the challenge of helping with the sales process and looking for upsell opportunities while managing current accounts? Are you interested in overseeing customer orders and quote requests received through multiple channels for all levels of accounts? Are you great with clients and want to expand your customer service horizons even more?  

HERE at Core & Main, we value the individual, and the unique contributions you bring. Here we support and encourage continued learning.  Here we invest in the development and well-being of our people, who are the key to our future.  Here we value diversity and want to ensure each voice is heard.  Here, our team members thrive as a community.  

Preferably YOU have:

• Demonstrated success working with customers
• Inventory sales/order systems experience
• Prior experience in industrial distribution or construction supply

HERE, we have:

• Medical with 100% preventative care coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vison
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Grants
• Continued learning opportunities through our onsite training facility and extensive online learning catalog
• Professional development and industry networking opportunities, e.g. Our Women’s Network and community engagement events  

Pay: $19.23 - $27.48 per hour

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.  Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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