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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\nSupport and quote projects for top or key customers. May have responsibility for multiple locations or region. Support the sales team and possibly other Quote Specialists by providing technical information and product knowledge. Provide a high level of customer service while fulfilling closed bids and quotes.\nMajor Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities\nManage bids, calling on municipalities, attending openings, promoting products and following up on bid awards.\nCorrelate all cost information within time frame and bid date and time needed by contractors and sales.\nPrepare formal quotations and submittals with minimal direction. Enter purchase orders and follow up with customers to ensure orders are filled promptly.\nManage RFG's checking with purchasing agent/buyer for pending RFG's and searching internet for new RFG's.\nMaintain and log projects for quotations.\nAssists with project management and coordinate deliverables.\nActs as focal point for questions concerning specifics of quotes and proposals.\nPrepares monthly reports tracking quotation activity and key metrics. Meets with customers and strengthens professional relationships.\nNature and Scope\nIdentifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.\nIndependently performs assignments with instruction limited to results expected. Determines and develops approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.\nMay oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.\nWork Environment\nMost of the time is spent sitting or standing in the same location or there may be a need to stoop regularly or move/lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).\nUsually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.\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\nTypically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in related field. Certification is required in some areas. \nPreferred Qualifications\nBroad knowledge of product lines. \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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