Inside Sales Specialist

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.

Inside Sales Representative – Fire Protection (On-site)

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys being in the middle of the action—supporting customers, keeping jobs moving, and finding ways to grow the business. As an Inside Sales Rep, you’ll be a key partner to both customers and outside sales, helping turn opportunities into orders while delivering a strong customer experience.

You’ll handle a mix of order management, quoting, and customer support, while also identifying upsell opportunities and helping drive new business. It’s a fast-paced role where organization, responsiveness, and product knowledge make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

Support day-to-day sales activity by managing customer orders, quotes, and follow-ups across phone and email Keep projects on track by monitoring open orders, resolving issues, and ensuring on-time delivery Build relationships with customers and look for opportunities to grow business through add-on sales and proactive outreach Provide accurate pricing and quotes using internal systems and pricing structures while maintaining margin goals Work closely with outside sales to support their accounts and help close opportunities Help maintain branch inventory by monitoring stock levels, supporting replenishment, and ensuring strong inventory turns Assist walk-in customers at the sales counter as needed, delivering a high level of service and product guidance Support estimating, take-offs, and proposals for customer projects Pitch in with warehouse coordination when needed, including pulling orders or receiving materials

What Makes You a Strong Fit

2–5 years of inside sales or customer-facing experience, ideally in distribution or construction-related products Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset Detail-oriented with the ability to stay organized across orders, quotes, and follow-ups Solid computer skills and ability to work across systems Experience with inventory or product-based sales is a plus

Why This Role Stands Out

High visibility role that directly impacts customer satisfaction and revenue Strong partnership with both customers and outside sales Opportunity to build product knowledge and grow within the business Hands-on environment where no two days look the same

YOU love being a critical player on the team. You want to learn the industry by managing projects from beginning to end. You appreciate variety in your role and are flexible to assist where needed. You get excited about problem-solving, interacting with customers, and working in a fast-paced environment while gaining trust and maintaining relationships. You are ready to contribute as part of a team towards a common goal.

ARE you up for the challenge of helping with the sales process and looking for upsell opportunities while managing current accounts? Are you interested in overseeing customer orders and quote requests received through multiple channels for all levels of accounts? Are you great with clients and want to expand your customer service horizons even more?

HERE at Core & Main, we value the individual, and the unique contributions you bring. Here we support and encourage continued learning. Here we invest in the development and well-being of our people, who are the key to our future. Here we value diversity and want to ensure each voice is heard. Here, our team members thrive as a community.

Preferably YOU have:

Demonstrated success working with customers
Inventory sales/order systems experience
Prior experience in industrial distribution or construction supply

HERE, we have:

Medical with 100% preventative care coverage
Health Savings Account
Dental and Vison
401K
Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Grants
Continued learning opportunities through our onsite training facility and extensive online learning catalog
Professional development and industry networking opportunities, e.g. Our Women’s Network and community engagement events

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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