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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.\nJob Summary\nResponsible for the direct support of Outside Sales associates and their success. Support the full sales process from open to close for select accounts. Serve as a leader in the Inside Sales function providing industry expertise and advanced product knowledge. Mentor branch associates and exemplify strong customer service and sales excellence.\nMajor Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities\nMaintains the sales process from open to close for select Outside Sales accounts; keeps all outsides sales staff informed about business activity that has transpired within accounts.\nProspects for new sales opportunities; directs the generation of leads via outbound calling and emailing.\nServes as a mentor; trains and assists in the development of Inside Sales associates.\nAssists branch associates in resolving complex problems associated with customer service, product availability, price, product warranty, and product delivery.\nCreates purchase orders using line disposition. Follows up on all sales orders, back orders, and special orders to ensure full shipment. Reviews the Back Order Report daily and expedites any pending back orders.\nResearches and prepares sales orders and quotes for customers and outside sales staff according to the specifications and information provided. Provides customers and outside sales staff with reliable information regarding product specifications, product suitability, pricing, and availability.\nProvides product pricing by consulting the pricing matrix, as well as other complex tables, to determine the appropriate price. Develops code directives for certain products while maintaining target margin goals.\nPerforms estimating, take-off, proposal, and project management duties as necessary.\nNature and Scope\nMay modify processes to resolve situations.\nUnder limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine best approach to achieve desired outcomes. Course of action is often determined by interpreting procedures and policies. Work typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor or direct \"customers\" of the process.\nIs sought out and/or assigned to provide general guidance/direction, training, and technical assistance to junior level support personnel. Contributes to employees professional development but does not have hiring/firing authority.\nWork Environment\nMost of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about.\nLocated in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.\nTypically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.\nMinimum Qualifications\nMust be a minimum of 18 years of age or older\nMust pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable\nEducation and Experience\nTechnical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 5-7 years of experience in related area of responsibility. \nPreferred Qualifications\n5-7 years of experience selling in an inside sales environment.\nDemonstrated experience working with customers and leading others.\nExperience with inventory sales.\nBachelor's degree preferred.\nCore & 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. 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