Inside Sales Specialist

CORE & MAIN LP; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Continued learning opportunities

Professional development and industry‑

networking opportunities

Job summary

Core & Main seeks a customer‑facing professional to manage projects from start to finish, enjoy problem‑solving, and interact with customers in a fast‑paced environment while building trust and maintaining strong relationships.

Responsibilities include supporting the sales process, overseeing orders/quotes, expanding service offerings, and nurturing current accounts with a focus on durable client partnerships. Competitive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success working with customers.
• Experience in inventory sales/order systems.
• Prior experience in industrial distribution or construction supply (industry experience preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Assist the sales process and identify upsell opportunities.
• Oversee customer orders and quote requests received through multiple channels for all levels of accounts.
• Expand customer service horizons and contribute to team goals.
• Manage current accounts and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Customer engagement

Inventory/order systems experience

Industrial distribution experience

Job description

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service nationwide. As a specialty distributor focused on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non‑residential and residential end markets. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company offers local expertise with a national supply chain.

Role Overview

You will be a critical player on the team, managing projects from beginning to end. You will enjoy problem‑solving, interacting with customers, and working in a fast‑paced environment while gaining trust and maintaining relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sales process and identify upsell opportunities.
• Oversee customer orders and quote requests received through multiple channels for all levels of accounts.
• Expand customer service horizons and contribute to team goals.
• Manage current accounts and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success working with customers.
• Experience in inventory sales/order systems.
• Prior experience in industrial distribution or construction supply (industry experience preferred but not required).

Benefits

• Medical coverage with 100% preventative care coverage.
• Dental and vision.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Health Savings Account.
• Tuition reimbursement and grants.
• Continued learning opportunities through onsite training facility and online catalog.
• Professional development and industry networking opportunities, including Women’s Network and community engagement events.

EEO Statement

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, public assistance status, citizenship or any other protected class. None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preference or discrimination based upon non‑job‑related information or protected characteristics. For more information, visit https://www.eeoc.gov.