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.
Outside Sales Representative – HDPE/Fusible (Landfill)
Location: Houston, TX
Company: Core & Main
About Core & Main
Core & Main (NYSE: CNM) is a leading distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage, fire protection, and related products and services across the United States. We deliver solutions that build, maintain, and protect our nation’s critical infrastructure. Our HDPE and fusible piping solutions are at the forefront of environmental containment systems, especially in industries that require high durability, regulatory compliance, and long-term performance.
We’re expanding our sales team in Houston with a dedicated focus on the Landfill sector.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Outside Sales Representative with expertise in HDPE and fusible piping systems to serve as a trusted advisor to landfill clients. This role will drive growth by building relationships with engineering firms, contractors, municipalities, and waste management operators, ensuring Core & Main is the go-to partner for containment and piping solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a sales strategy to grow Core & Main’s market share in the landfill sector.
- Promote HDPE geomembranes, fusible piping, and related solutions for landfill liners, leachate collection systems, capping projects, and other containment applications.
- Manage an assigned territory (Houston metro + surrounding regions) by prospecting, networking, and building long-term client relationships.
- Partner with engineering firms, environmental consultants, and contractors to specify Core & Main products in landfill projects.
- Conduct site visits and client meetings to understand project requirements and recommend solutions.
- Collaborate with internal teams (estimating, logistics, and technical support) to ensure smooth project execution.
- Stay current on environmental regulations, industry standards, and competitive offerings in the landfill space.
- Meet or exceed sales targets, pipeline growth, and profitability goals.
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of outside sales experience, ideally in HDPE piping, geomembranes, industrial piping, or related infrastructure products.
- Proven track record of success selling into landfill, environmental, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to explain HDPE/fusible piping solutions and their applications.
- Established relationships in the Houston waste/environmental market strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
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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Core & Main has provided me with opportunities to grow. Since joining the team in 2019, I have been able to learn and champion new software systems while teaching other associates how to be a successful estimator.
Zachery F
Estimator