National Accounts Manager

Core & Main; Arkansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

Job summary

Core & Main, based in St. Louis, seeks an experienced National Accounts Manager for a national territory in PVF, plumbing, and waterworks. The role offers a base salary plus commissions, a company vehicle, and full benefits.

The position requires at least 5 years of outside sales in PVF or related fields, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel about half the time (3–4 days/week). A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with strong interpersonal and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Five+ years outside sales experience in PVF, plumbing or water distribution.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and ability to travel ~50% (3–4 days/week).
• Ability to cover large geographic sales territory.
• Strong communication and computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. for product demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Call on PVF/plumbing/waterworks distributors to promote products and grow specifications.
• Provide quotations, training, and product support to distributors.
• Lead bid opportunities with pricing strategies and project details.
• Deliver after-sale support, warranty and claims management.
• Forecast sales and provide market insights to leadership.

Skills

Outside sales

PVF plumbing waterworks

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering/communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

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

This exempt-level sales position has National territory sales responsibility Calling on Nationwide or Large Distributors in the PVF, Plumbing and Waterworks Industry. The National Accounts Manager is provided the opportunity to learn or expand upon their knowledge of the PVF, Plumbing and water distribution industry and sales knowledge/strategies, all while earning a competitive base salary plus commissions! Company vehicle and full benefit offerings make for a well-rounded total package for the right individual.

Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Call on PVF, Plumbing and Waterworks distributors to promote new and existing product lines and develop favorable specification position.
• Provide complete service to established distributor network including: quotations, product training, technical and literary support, product complaint, inventory maintenance, and delivery issues.
• Perform product training for distributors to promote advantages of offered products and enhance specification position
• Establish sales goals and specification objectives to meet company sales budget.
• Identify significant bid opportunities and provide complete project information, including price strategy.
• Provide after sale service support, including warranty and claims management.
• Actively participate in trade organizations to promote offered products
• Provide leadership with monthly sales forecast and market overview.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years outside sales experience in the PVF, Plumbing or water distribution industry or related field (construction, piping, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations.
• Ability to routinely travel 50% of work schedule (estimated 3-4 days/week of travel with one office day).
• Ability to cover large geographical sales territory.
• Intermediate computer experience with particular proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint programs.
• High level of outgoing interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 40 lbs. to maneuver products during demonstrations.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business, engineering, or communications-related field.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Compensation: $90-110k base plus commission

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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