Fire Protection Solutions Engineer

Core & Main; Boardman (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive growth for Gemlock grooved fire protection products across the Northeast region. The role merges technical sales with strategic outreach to engineers, contractors, distributors, and end users to grow adoption and specifications for Gemlock solutions.

The successful candidate will identify opportunities, conduct seminars and training, and provide field support from design to installation while maintaining weekly activity and market intelligence

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, industrial, fire protection, or related field.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% in the Northeast region.
• Strong technical aptitude with piping systems or fire protection products.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Expand market share and achieve sales targets for Gemlock in the assigned territory.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with owners, engineering firms, contractors, and distributors.
• Present Gemlock solutions to engineering offices, design consultants, and contractors to influence specifications.
• Conduct technical seminars, product demonstrations, and training sessions.
• Provide technical support through design, selection, and installation phases.
• Maintain a structured weekly reporting process and develop territory sales plans.
• Visit job sites to monitor installation practices and provide field training.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Piping systems

Fire protection

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Fire Protection)

Job description

Core & Main is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive growth for Gemlock grooved fire protection products across the Northeast region. The role merges technical sales with strategic outreach to engineers, contractors, distributors, and end users to grow adoption and specifications for Gemlock solutions.

The successful candidate will identify opportunities, conduct seminars and training, and provide field support from design to installation while maintaining weekly activity and market intelligence