Airgas
divh2Outside Sales Account Manager/h2pLocation: Albany, OR - Retail shop/ph2How Will You Contribute and Grow?/h2pThe Account Manager sells welding products as well as industrial and specialty gases. They will advise customers on tools, hardware and materials needed and procedures to follow. Sells abrasive products such as wheels, disks, and belts, sells safety apparel and equipment such as goggles, helmets, hearing protection devices, welding jackets, etc. Calls on prospective and existing customers to increase sales. Works with Airgas Product specialists and VMI Technicians to bring value and added resources to improve customers profitability/pulliLeads and promotes safety, attends safety meetings and strictly observes safety rules. Ensure any injury or accident is reported immediately, and investigated promptly./liliMaintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, vendors, co-workers and management./liliBuilds strong relationships with all branch personnel and create open communication with branch managers to grow and support business./liliDevelops sales objectives for the territory and recommends appropriate action./liliAchieve profitable sales targets in the assigned territory through sales of all products, related gas handling and safety equipment./liliIncreases sales and profit margin through penetration to assigned accounts and by closing new accounts./liliMay provide customer specific safety training in compressed gas handling and cryogenics./liliAnswers customer inquiries and satisfactorily resolves customer complaints./liliActively pursue and acquire, on an on-going basis, new and competitive accounts with emphasis on gases, business and product supply agreements./liliExpands existing customer base with all product lines from Airgas NorPac inventory./liliMaintains and upgrades selling skills and technical/product knowledge./liliCompletes daily use of Salesforce, ensuring data accuracy and completeness in all entries and updates./liliPrepares annual sales analysis and forecasts for the manager./liliProvides market and competitor information to the manager./liliMaintains a professional and neat appearance of self and vehicle when representing the company./liliEnsures customer inquiries related to billing problems, cylinder balances, order status, and time of delivery are promptly and courteously handled, providing follow-up as necessary./liliManages pricing strategies and gross margins of assigned accounts./liliSchedules joint sales calls with vendors and Airgas Product Specialists./liliAirgas associates are encouraged to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance./li/ulh2Are You a Match?/h2pRequired Education: High school diploma or equivalent with Bachelors degree preferred with minimum of three years related experience or equivalent combination of both./ppRequired Length
Type of Experience: At least three years experience in industrial outside sales is recommended. Some experience in handling compressed gases and welding knowledge is preferred. Customer service or sales experience in the local market is recommended./ppKnowledge, Skills
Abilities (KSAs): Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines. Must possess a valid drivers license, clean driving record, and appropriate level of auto insurance coverage. Must have reliable transportation and be able to work flexible hours to meet management expectations. Must have proficient computer skills using Google systems and CRM system (specifically Salesforce.com). Must be comfortable with public speaking and presenting information in front of a group. Possess strong interpersonal and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with a diverse group of associates, management, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the general public. Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace./ppstrongBenefits/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 emus-accommodationrequest@airgas.com/em./p/div
Type of Experience: At least three years experience in industrial outside sales is recommended. Some experience in handling compressed gases and welding knowledge is preferred. Customer service or sales experience in the local market is recommended./ppKnowledge, Skills
Abilities (KSAs): Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines. Must possess a valid drivers license, clean driving record, and appropriate level of auto insurance coverage. Must have reliable transportation and be able to work flexible hours to meet management expectations. Must have proficient computer skills using Google systems and CRM system (specifically Salesforce.com). Must be comfortable with public speaking and presenting information in front of a group. Possess strong interpersonal and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with a diverse group of associates, management, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the general public. Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace./ppstrongBenefits/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 emus-accommodationrequest@airgas.com/em./p/div