Counter Sales Representative w/ VMI

Location:

• Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm

• PPE provided

• Valid driver's license required

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Recruiter: Gina Kim | gina.kim@airliquide.com | (424) 241-2293

The Inside Sales Outlook/VMI Technician position provides and connects customers with medical, industrial, specialty gases, welding equipment, hard goods and tools. In addition, this role manages and supports deliveries or services of key vending account customers and customer cabinets / storerooms relative to inventory of gases, consumables and safety products. This position partners with customers to address inquiries and provide solutions for either walk-in or call in customers. The VMI portion of this position focuses on nurturing relationships with existing accounts throughout an assigned territory. Additionally, this position assesses and resolves basic technical and mechanical needs as they arise.

• Partners with customers to identify products and merchandise through welcoming and engaging both walk-in and telephone call-in clients.
• Manages and maintains sales and quote data within the computer application system to provide accurate information and research for customers.
• Aligns with and supports all administrative and accounting-related procedures regarding payments and services sold.
• Provides collaborative warehouse support, assisting with shipping and receiving, restocking inventory, and proficiently utilizing equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Assesses and resolves basic technical needs for mechanical systems while confirming that pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety items are in excellent working order.
• Confirms and supports that all vehicle manifests, labeling, and loads align with regulatory guidelines (DOT, FDA, OSHA) and Airgas safety standards.
• Ensures all safety rules are prioritized and upheld, fostering a safe working environment where procedures for cylinder handling and daily operations are consistently followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associates or Bachelor's degree in Business, Welding Technology or Sales.
• We are looking for approximately 2 years of product, warehouse and/or sales related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valuable experience or a solid foundation in gas, welding and safety supply industry with retail experience preferred.
• SAP experience is highly valued.
• Familiarity with, or a readiness to develop knowledge in, MIG, TIG, and STICK WELDING preferred.
• Experience utilizing a forklift, or an eagerness to cross-train, is an asset.

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At 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.

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About Airgas

Airgas, 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.

Airgas 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, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We 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.

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