Senior Product Specialist — Water & Infrastructure Solutions

Core & Main LP; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main LP, based in St. Louis, seeks a specialist to work with sales and provide product solutions expertise. This role requires operating a company or personal vehicle and will involve more than 20% travel weekly; an acceptable MVR is required.

The position offers opportunities to demonstrate product value through demonstrations and pre-sales activities. You will target retrofit projects, specify products, prepare quotes, and collaborate with purchasing to optimize inventory and pricing.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline; MS/MA may be preferred for the role.
• Typically 5–8 years of related field experience; certifications may be required in some areas.
• Strong contract negotiations and ability to influence key accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise as a specialist for product solutions to existing vertical customers and Outside Sales Representatives.
• Conducts detailed product demonstrations and pre-sales activities.
• Targets new retrofit customers and projects utilizing product solutions benefits and partnerships.
• Specifies products to meet customer requirements and recommends inventory with quotations.
• Partners with Purchasing and Regional Management to manage inventory and pricing for retrofit projects.
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors and customers; liaises from category management to the field.
• Negotiates pricing with local representatives and suppliers.
• Trains and assists sales staff with product knowledge and sales skills.

Skills

Technical product knowledge

Communication

Customer engagement

Sales support

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related field (optional)

Job description

Core & Main LP, based in St. Louis, seeks a specialist to work with sales and provide product solutions expertise. This role requires operating a company or personal vehicle and will involve more than 20% travel weekly; an acceptable MVR is required.

The position offers opportunities to demonstrate product value through demonstrations and pre-sales activities. You will target retrofit projects, specify products, prepare quotes, and collaborate with purchasing to optimize inventory and pricing.