Product Specialist

Job Summary

Partner with sales to provide expertise and answer questions regarding products and services. Demonstrate how product/services can solve customer issues and create sales opportunities. This position requires operation of a Company Vehicle or a Personal Vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 20% of the average work week. If selected for this position, Core & Main will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Develops strategic relationships with vendors in the following areas: negotiations, pricing, terms of sale, freight, and rebates.

• Develops new product from concept to implementation.

• Forecasts, prospects and bids for new business, customers, markets, and additional service opportunities.

• Provides field training and consultation to sales personnel on product information.

• Promotes and reinforces business image as a total solutions provider.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in contract negotiation.

• Knowledge of customer business needs.

Career Level Dimensions

Typical Training/Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.

• Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field.

• Certification is required in some areas.

Problem Complexity

• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.

Autonomy

• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct "customers" of the process.

Leadership

• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel or professional personnel.

Environmental Job Requirements

• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes, which may cause noticeable discomfort.

• Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment, some of which may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.