Treatment Plant -Outside Sales Representative

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage project workloads for Treatment plant and critical infrastructure projects.
• Present customer-provided material lists and complete bill-of-material packages.
• Coordinate multi-stage shipments to align with construction schedules utilizing project management team.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and execution throughout each project lifecycle.
• Apply strong knowledge of water, wastewater, and civil/mechanical processes.
• Support customers with product recommendations, technical clarifications, and system-level solutions.
• Maintain expertise in core product categories:
  • PVF (pipe, valves, fittings)
  • HDPE and fusion equipment
  • Operators, actuators, and related plant components
• Partner with internal quotation, estimating and pre-bid manager teams for:
  • Plant-specific scopes
  • Detailed infrastructure material takeoffs
  • Design-build support packages
• Ensure customers receive accurate, comprehensive, and timely proposals.
• Identify new opportunities across water, wastewater, and municipal ecosystems.
• Develop relationships with engineering firms, public agencies, and major developers.
• Attend industry events, associations, and trade shows to expand presence and pipeline.
• Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities within the region.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for plant-related and infrastructure accounts.
• Maintain deep, consultative relationships that drive long-term loyalty.
• Act as a trusted resource for technical guidance, product sourcing, and project planning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry-related outside sales experience (waterworks, civil, mechanical, or distribution).
• Experience supporting large infrastructure or plant environments (water/wastewater treatment and industrial civil projects).
• Strong technical aptitude; engineering background (especially civil) is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, material lists, and engineered designs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex scopes and multi-phase projects.
• Strong determination to be a successful outside sales representative.

Benefits

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