Senior Product Specialist

Core & Main

. Partner with sales to provide specialist expertise and answer product and service questions .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product solutions and technical support, effectively partnering with sales to enhance customer relationships and drive sales opportunities. Skilled in contract negotiations, vendor management, and training sales staff on product technology and sales skills.

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Product DemonstrationsContract NegotiationsVendor ManagementSales TrainingMarket Analysis

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Hard Skills

Technical ExpertiseProduct SolutionsQuotation DevelopmentCounter-Merchandising ProgramsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationNegotiationCollaborationIndependence

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/BA in Related DisciplineMS/MA in Related DisciplineCertification in Some Areas

Industry Keywords

Sales OpportunitiesRetrofit ProjectsInventory ManagementField LiaisonMarket Conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with sales to provide specialist expertise and answer product and service questions
Demonstrate how products and services solve customer issues and create sales opportunities
Provide technical expertise on product solutions to existing vertical customers and Outside Sales Representatives
Conduct detailed product demonstrations and support pre-sale activities
Target new retrofit customers and projects using product-solution benefits and contractor/turnkey partnerships
Specify products, recommend inventory, and provide quotations through existing branch representatives
Partner with Purchasing and Regional Management to suggest inventory and manage price levels for retrofit projects
Develop and maintain vendor and customer relationships, serving as liaison between category management and the field
Negotiate pricing with local representatives and suppliers
Analyze market conditions and relationships to develop counter-merchandising programs
Train and assist sales staff with product familiarity, new product development, product technology, and sales skills
Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems
Independently perform assignments and develop solution approaches
May oversee project completion, including planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing progress and accuracy, and evaluating results
Contribute to employee professional development without hiring or firing authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 18 years of age
Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline and generally 5–8 years of experience in a related field; certification is required in some areas
Alternatively, MS/MA and generally 3–5 years of experience in a related field; certification is required in some areas
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report required
Operation of a company or personal vehicle more than 20% of the average work week
Preferred: 2–5 years of experience in contract negotiations
Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time
Ability to perform walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering materials or equipment
Ability to work with exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company vehicle or personal vehicle operation required for the role
Equal Employment Opportunity protections
Employment based on merit and qualifications