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
Responsible for serving as a resource to the Enterprise Sales Team for project quotes, product research and order fulfillment on quoted projects.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
- Oversees bidding, pricing, product sourcing, vendor negotiations and project management for Enterprise Sales team. Includes analysis of plans and specifications to determine enterprise-wide offering and preparation deliverables such as quotes and submittals.
- Coordinates with point of contact within business for product selection, pricing, fulfillment strategy, and vendor requirements.
- Conducts vendor negotiation to obtain best value.
- Ensures compliance with construction schedules of customer. Oversees inventory needs, shipments, Q/A procedures, and customer requirements for order acceptance, freight and containers. Serves as point of contact for customer handling all aspects of order execution, order fulfillment and account management.
- Ensures accuracy of the daily reporting of business metrics to the customer and oversees daily maintenance of contract price file in accordance with contract agreement.
- Provides regular follow-up on all orders, deliveries and product inventories associated with customer account.
Nature and Scope
- Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
- Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to results expected. Determines and develops approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
- May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.
Work Environment
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
- Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in related field. Certification is required in some areas.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years industry experience.
- Experience in computer programs related to position.
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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Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable
- BS/BA in a related discipline (or MS/MA with relevant experience)
- Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field (or 3-5 years with MS/MA)
- Certifications required in some areas (as applicable)
- 5+ years industry experience
- Experience with computer programs related to the position
What We Do
Core & Main is a leading distributor of water, sewer, storm drain, and fire protection products in the United States, serving contractors and municipalities with solutions for new construction and aging infrastructure.
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