Inside Sales Specialist

Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service and a nationwide supply chain. Based in St. Louis, we serve municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors across various end markets.

About the role

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, supporting customers, and driving business growth. As an Inside Sales Representative, you'll manage customer orders, quotes, and follow-ups, build relationships, and identify upsell opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Aid in maintaining 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
• Pitch in with warehouse coordination when needed, including pulling orders or receiving materials

Requirements

• 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
• Solid computer skills and ability to work across systems
• Experience with inventory or product-based sales is a plus

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Organizational skills
• Product knowledge
• Customer service skills
• Communication skills
• Computer proficiency

Benefits

• Medical with 100% preventative care coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Grants
• Continued learning opportunities through onsite training and online learning catalog
• Professional development and industry networking opportunities

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.