Job Summary 

Partner with sales to provide expertise and answer questions regarding products and services. Demonstrate how product/services can solve customer issues and create sales opportunities. This position requires operation of a Company Vehicle or a Personal Vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 20% of the average work week. If selected for this position, Core & Main will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report. 

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities 

• Develops strategic relationships with vendors in the following areas: negotiations, pricing, terms of sale, freight, and rebates. 

• Develops new product from concept to implementation. 

• Forecasts, prospects and bids for new business, customers, markets, and additional service opportunities. 

• Provides field training and consultation to sales personnel on product information. 

• Promotes and reinforces business image as a total solutions provider. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in contract negotiation. 

• Knowledge of customer business needs. 

Career Level Dimensions  

Typical Training/Experience 

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. 

• Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. 

• Certification is required in some areas. 

Problem Complexity   

• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data. 

Autonomy        

• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct "customers" of the process. 

Leadership      

• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel or professional personnel. 

Environmental Job Requirements 

• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes, which may cause noticeable discomfort. 

• Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time. 

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment, some of which may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.