Core and Main

Distribution Trainee - Fire Protection

Job Description

Posted on: 
September 15, 2025

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.

YOU want to enter an industry that has a direct impact on local communities, supporting the reliability of critical infrastructure. You are seeking an immersive training and development opportunity, meant to prepare you for key roles in our organization. You are a recent college graduate or upcoming graduate in the spring with a BS/BA and ready to start your career.  

ARE you interested in learning about the sales and operations of a distribution business? Are you looking for a supportive early career program that’s focused on operational and leadership development? Are you ready to participate in an 18-month program that helps identify a career path for you through exposure to multiple aspects of the business?  

HERE at Core & Main, we value the individual, and the unique contributions you bring. Here we support and encourage continued learning.  Here we invest in the development and well-being of our people, who are the key to our future.  Here we value diversity and want to ensure each voice is heard.  Here, our team members thrive as a community.  

HERE, we have:

  • Medical with 100% preventative care coverage
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dental and Vision
  • 401K
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Grants

Responsibilities

  • Continued learning opportunities through our onsite training facility and extensive online learning catalog
  • Professional development and industry networking opportunities, e.g. Our Women’s Network and community engagement events  

Job Requirements

Preferably, YOU have:

  • Less than 2 years of professional experience (excluding internships)

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