Operations & Training Specialist
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting — no sign-up to start.
At a glance
Job overview
The Operations & Training Specialist at Core & Main supports associate onboarding, training, and operational excellence across a regional network, partnering with branch and regional leadership and the Learning & Organizational Development team to ensure consistent processes and system adoption.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
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.
Position Summary
The Operations & Training Specialist serves as a field-based resource responsible for supporting associate onboarding, training, development, and operational excellence initiatives across an assigned region. This role partners closely with branch leadership, regional leadership, and the Learning & Organizational Development team to drive consistency in operational processes, support systems adoption, and enhance associate effectiveness.
The incumbent works directly alongside associates and managers within branch locations, providing hands-on coaching, onboarding support, process training, and operational development to ensure alignment with company standards and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver hands-on training, coaching, and development for Inside Sales Representatives (ISRs) and other operational associates.
Support new hire onboarding and accelerate associate productivity through structured training and development programs.
Drive adoption and effective utilization of business systems, including ERP and operational technology platforms.
Partner with branch and regional leadership to identify training opportunities and address knowledge or process gaps.
Assist with warehouse operations training and the reinforcement of operational best practices.
Conduct branch visits to observe workflows, provide coaching, and recommend process improvements.
Facilitate classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions as needed.
Support change management and implementation initiatives related to operational processes, systems, and organizational programs.
Collaborate with the Learning & Organizational Development team to ensure regional training efforts align with enterprise learning strategies.
Track training progress, identify development needs, and provide feedback to regional leadership regarding opportunities to improve performance and operational effectiveness.
Reports to Regional Leadership. Maintains a strong partnership with the Learning & Organizational Development team to ensure alignment of training content, delivery methods, and development priorities.
Qualifications
Required
Demonstrated experience in inside sales, branch operations, customer service, distribution, or a related function.
Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
Ability to influence and build credibility with associates and leaders at multiple levels.
Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems.
Preferred
High-performing operational associate with a strong understanding of sales support, branch operations, and customer-facing processes.
Experience supporting associate onboarding, training, coaching, or mentoring initiatives.
Exposure to warehouse operations and inventory-related processes.
Experience supporting ERP implementations, systems adoption, or business process improvement initiatives.
Travel Requirements
Frequent travel throughout the assigned region to support branch locations.
Estimated travel of 50% to 75%, with additional travel required based on business needs.
Valid driver's license and eligibility to operate a company vehicle.
This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any 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 r ace, creed, color, r eligion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or s exual 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.
For more information, please click here or visit https://www.eeoc.gov
Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of r ace, creed, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or s exual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class. 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. Core & Main provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application, offer, and during employment. If you have any difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation you may use the following email address: [email protected] Please specify which position you are seeking to apply for employment, and please only use this email address for inquiries regarding accommodations. For more information, please click here for a notice that provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) AA/EOE.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
46134
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.