Lead Quote 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.

Job Summary

Support and quote all projects for customers. Support the Enterprise Sales team by providing technical information and product knowledge. Provide a high level of customer service while fulfilling closed bids and quotes.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Manages bids, calling on municipalities, attending openings, promoting products and following up on bid awards. Correlates all cost information within time frame of bid date and time needed by contractors and sales
• Prepares formal quotations and submittals under the direction of estimators & salesmen
• Revise quotes and enter revised pricing per addendums
• Manages RFQ's, checking with purchasing agent/buyer for pending RFQ's and searching internet for new RFQ's.
• Maintains and logs projects for quotations.
• Acts as focal point for questions concerning specifics of quotes and proposals. Prepares monthly reports tracking quotation activity and key metrics.
• Meets with customers and strengthens professional relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA
• Knowledge of product lines for water and sewer products
• Understanding of pipe used in water & sewer systems
• ductile iron, PVC, HDPE, etc.
• Trade experience
• plumbing, pipeline crew

Environmental Job Requirements

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

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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