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 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.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Manage bids, calling on municipalities, attending openings, promoting products and following up on bid awards.
• Correlate all cost information within time frame and bid date and time needed by contractors and sales.
• Prepare formal quotations and submittals with minimal direction. Enter purchase orders and follow up with customers to ensure orders are filled promptly.
• Manage RFG's checking with purchasing agent/buyer for pending RFG's and searching internet for new RFG's.
• Maintain and log projects for quotations.
• Assists with project management and coordinate deliverables.
• 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.
• Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing public sector bid opportunities for municipal water and wastewater operations equipment.
• This role reviews bid documents, product specifications, and contract requirements to develop compliant and competitive proposals while coordinating with sales teams, vendors, and operations personnel.
• Tracks key deadlines, prepares bid packages, ensures all pricing, certifications, and compliance documents are complete, and serves as the primary point of contact throughout the solicitation process.

Nature and Scope

• Identifies 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.