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Sales Engineer

Core & Main

Louisville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Louisville, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Sales Engineer drives growth and expands market share for Brecco Water Solutions products across an assigned territory. The role combines technical sales with business development, working with engineers, municipalities, distributors, contractors, and end users to promote products and support their adoption in industrial water works applications. It includes product presentations and training, technical guidance, territory planning, distributor engagement, and field support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical AptitudePiping SystemsIndustrial Plumbing ProductsMechanical ComponentsCommunicationPresentationRelationship BuildingIndustrial PlumbingMechanical PipingWater and WastewaterIndustrial Piping SystemsWaterworksIndustry StandardsWorking With Engineering FirmsWorking With ContractorsDistribution Networks

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDEngineering Degree or Related FieldIndependent WorkEastern to Midwest ResidenceExtensive Travel Up to 75%

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.

The Sales Engineer is responsible for driving growth, expanding market share, and developing new business for the Brecco Water Solutions branded products throughout the eastern seaboard. This role combines technical expertise with strategic sales execution, working closely with engineers, municipalities, and end users to promote branded solutions and ensure successful adoption in industrial water works applications.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Business Development & Market Growth

Expand market share and achieve sales targets for the Brecco product lines within the assigned territory.

Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with owners, engineering firms, municipalities, and other key stakeholders.

Promote the full Brecco Product Catalog and drive product acceptance and specification across the region.

Technical Sales & Product Promotion

Present Brecco solutions to engineering offices, design consultants, and contractors to influence specifications and project designs.

Conduct technical seminars, product demonstrations, and training sessions to ensure proper understanding and usage of Brecco products.

Provide technical support and guidance throughout the design, selection, and installation phases.

Territory Management & Reporting

Maintain a structured weekly reporting process, including activity updates, market intelligence, competitive insights, and progress.

Develop and execute territory sales plans aligned with company goals.

Coordinate with internal sales colleagues to ensure conistent messaging and strategic alignment across the region.

Distributor & Contractor Engagement

Build strong relationships with local Brecco distributors, ensuring they have current product information, pricing, and sales tools.

Support distributors with joint sales calls, training, and project pursuit strategies.

Visit job sites to monitor installation practices, provide field training when needed, and ensure proper product application.

Quality & Customer Support

Assist in collaboration with Brecco's Engineering Department.

Provide feedback from the field to support continuous product improvement and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Required

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field preferred).

Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with piping systems, industrial plumbing products, or mechanical components.

Excellent communication, presentation, and relationshipbuilding skills.

Ability to travel extensively (up to 75% of the time)

Professional, selfmotivated, and capable of working independently.

Residence within the Eastern to mid-west regions.

Preferred

Experience in industrial plumbing, mechanical piping, or water/wastewater industries.

Knowledge of industrial piping systems, waterworks, and industry standards (AWWA, NSF, UL/FM).

Prior experience working with engineering firms, contractors, or distribution networks.

Additional Information

What Success Looks Like

Increased specification and acceptance of Brecco products across engineering firms and major contractors.

Strong distributor engagement and improved product pullthrough.

Consistent achievement of sales targets and territory growth.

High customer satisfaction through technical expertise and responsive support.

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

46561

How this job compares

Set against the 2,212 open Sales Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$7.25/hr
  • US median$33–41/hr20 hourly ranges

This rate, $7.25/hr, is 80% below the US median midpoint ($35/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Sales Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 17 open Sales Engineer jobs in Kentucky and 2,212 across the US. 24% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Sales Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (1,735 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 654 of the 2,212 open Sales Engineer jobs (30%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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