Outside Sales Representative

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.

YOU love the art and challenge of making a deal and find fulfilment in seeing a plan come together. You don't want to sit behind a desk all day and prefer environments where no two days are the same. You excel at developing existing relationships and creating new ones. You believe integrity, dedication, and persistence are key to building solid business partnerships. You are proactive in your work, always thinking ahead and providing top notch customer service.

ARE you competitive and determined? Are you confident in your ability to build relationships? Are you someone who takes pride in your ability to problem-solve and pay attention to the details? Are you someone who enjoys providing solutions to exceed your customers' expectations? Are you ready to have more flexibility in creating your own schedule? Are you ready to see your income match your effort?

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:

• 2 to 5 years of outside sales experience preferably within the waterworks, construction, or municipal sector
• Experience working in construction supply or industrial distribution
• Prior experience work with general contractors and/or municipalities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal customers within the assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with city officials, engineers, water districts, and contractors.
• Identify project opportunities through public records, bid platforms, and municipal planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare and submit competitive bids and proposals
• Actively participate in local waterworks associations, city council meetings, or engineering events as needed
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of products, services, industry trends, and compliance requirements
• Track project pipelines and follow through on timelines, submittals, and post-bid processes
• Deliver quarterly updates on territory activity, wins/losses, and market challenges
• Strong understanding of public bidding processes and municipal procurement cycles
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with public sector clients
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and follow-through skills
• Experience presenting to public agencies or participating in industry trade shows is a plus

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: $46,011.16 - $65,730.23 per year.

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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