Outside Sales Associate

divh2Outside Sales Account Manager/h2pLocation: Tulsa, OK (RDA) - Welding equipment rentalOklahoma City, OK (Branch) - Retail shop/ph3How Will You Contribute and Grow?/h3pAt Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. Airgas is hiring for an Outside Sales Account Manager for Red D Arc in Tulsa, OK. Its ideal for the selected candidate to live in Tulsa, but can reside anywhere in Oklahoma. Under the direction of the District Manager, the incumbent will develop rentals and sales of welding equipment, power generation and weld automation in the assigned region by following sales leads, making presentations, preparing quotations, maintaining all required literature and providing customer follow-ups. The incumbent will also assess customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions. Some overnight travel is required./ph3Are You a Match?/h3pstrongRequired Qualifications:/strong/pulliLeadership: Must be able to guide and mentor associates. Must be able to delegate and follow-up effectively./liliRelationship Building: Must be able to communicate effectively./liliDecision Making: Must be able to work independently while making decisions based on company policies and objectives./liliProblem Solving: Must be able to proactively and methodically deal with conflicting goals and challenging situations./li/ulpstrongEducation:/strong/pulliBachelors degree or equivalent work experience./li/ulpstrongWork Experience:/strong/pulliSales experience in either an industrial equipment rental or a welding equipment sales or rental environment (ideally construction, fabrication, and/or manufacturing sectors) an asset./liliWorking knowledge of positioning equipment, welding applications and equipment as an asset./li/ulpstrongLicenses/Certifications:/strong/pulliMust have a valid Drivers License./li/ulpstrongSkills and Abilities:/strong/pulliAttention to detail and solid organizational skills./liliAbility to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers./liliAbility to develop and execute market/business plans./liliMust have excellent technical knowledge as well as strong interpersonal and management skills./liliProven ability to develop new accounts and new business opportunities./liliRequires high-quality presentation and negotiating skills./liliAbility to set goals and motivate self and others to achieve annual sales objectives./liliAbility to multi-task and work independently with little supervision./liliAbility to work in a fast-paced team environment./liliAbility to make critical decisions while following company procedures./liliAbility to act proactively or find a solution with work-related problems./liliAdaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions./liliAbility to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds./liliStrong knowledge and experience with MS Office./liliCommunicates with clarity, verbally in one on one or group situations, and over the telephone./liliCommunicates well in writing by composing clear documents./liliMust be willing to travel up to 50% of the time, work well at developing relationships, and Self Motivated./li/ulpstrongBenefits:/strong/ppWe care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children. Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program./ppstrongYour Differences Enhance Our Performance/strong/ppAt Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world./ppstrongAbout Airgas/strong/ppAirgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions./ppAirgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, youll find a welcoming workplace where youre valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career

whatever path you choose./ppstrongEqual Employment Opportunity Information/strong/ppWe are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com./p/div