Counter Sales Associate

divh2Counter Sales Associate (Open)/h2pLocation: Columbus, OH - Retail shop/ppAirgas is hiring for a Counter Sales Associate in Columbus, Ohio! At 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./ppWe are looking for you!/ppThe Counter Sales position sells medical, industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment and hard goods and tools to customers. This position responds to inquiries or concerns from either walk-in customers or those customers that call in. The Counter Sales associate provides additional warehouse support as needed./pulliSolicits sales from walk-in and telephone call-in customers assisting customers with identification of product needs and locating merchandise./liliReceives payment for merchandise or services sold and enters sale into the computer. Responsible for payments received and adhering to all administrative and accounting related procedures./liliRestocks store merchandise as needed. Arranges stock on shelves or racks in the sales area and keeps merchandise in order. Marks or tickets merchandise./liliMaintains showroom cleanliness by procedures set forth by management./li/ulpRequired Qualifications:/pulliHS Diploma or equivalent required./liliMinimum of 2 years of previous product, warehouse and/or sales related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience)./liliExcellent customer service skills./liliAbility to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulliStrong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry with retail experience, a plus./liliSAP experience./liliIntermediate knowledge of Google and/or MS Office Applications./li/ulpBenefits/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./ppWe provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children./ppAdditionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program./ppYour Differences Enhance Our Performance/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./ppAbout Airgas/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./ppEqual Employment Opportunity Information/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./p/div