Full-Time

Strategic Account Manager

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Airgas

Airgas

5,001-10,000 employees

Supplies industrial, medical, and specialty gases

No salary listed

Senior

Texarkana, TX, USA + 5 more

More locations: Shreveport, LA, USA | Memphis, TN, USA | Little Rock, AR, USA | Fort Smith, AR, USA | Tulsa, OK, USA

In Person

Covering areas in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, and Mississippi.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be considered.
  • 7 years of prior technical solution driven sales experience, with strong business development accomplishments.
  • Solid time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
  • Broad product knowledge of Airgas product mix.
  • Team player with the ability to manage by influence.
  • Seasoned individual with a minimum of five to seven years sales/operations experience.
  • Executive/conceptual selling ability – able to view situations from '10,000 feet' as well as 'ground level'.
  • Solid communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to understand strategic price points/technical bids.
  • Collaboration and delegation skills.
  • Ability to set goals and motivate self and others to achieve these goals.
  • Ability to identify opportunities and deploy the assets in the form of specialists, applications, and personnel to realize this potential.
Responsibilities
  • Accountable for communication of all opportunities and issues of Strategic National Accounts (SNA) serviced within the regional company.
  • Establishes and maintains high-level relationships with business decision makers at Strategic National Accounts (SNA) serviced within the regional company.
  • Responsible for driving sales to strategic accounts in the region, including coordination, collaboration, and delegation of sales activities with the region's sales management and team.
  • Responsible for rollouts, implementations, and reporting requirements for all SNA’s within the regional company and completion of required cost savings documentation.
  • Responsible for ensuring Airgas and all strategic account locations are adhering to contractual commitments, assisting and supporting strategic relationships.
  • Escalates non-active accounts that require national contacts to the national group. Maintain and monitor active/non-active file.
  • Develop proposals, presentations and pricing agreements for Strategic accounts, understand strategic price points/technical bids.
  • Keeps abreast of current market trends.
  • Acts as a liaison between the regional company and National Accounts.
  • Analyzes existing regional company customer database; identifies new potential prospects; develops and implements strategies to acquire, solidify and enhance existing client relationships.
  • Works with sales force to identify strategic account sales opportunities. Develops and prioritizes targets based on our ability to solidify and enhance our existing relationship.
  • Additional responsibilities as directed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Computer experience using Google: Sheets, Docs, Slides, Excel, Word, Salesforce, SAP, and Power BI.

Airgas supplies a wide range of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, along with hardgoods and safety products. Their offerings include ammonia products and process chemicals, catering to various industries. Airgas operates through a large network of over 1,100 locations, including branches and production sites, and supports its customers with a strong e-Business platform and a telesales channel called Airgas Total Access®. What sets Airgas apart from its competitors is its extensive reach and commitment to customer service, ensuring reliable delivery and expertise for over 1 million customers. The company's goal is to enhance the performance of its customers while maintaining a focus on safety and equal employment opportunities.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for gender-specific PPE aligns with diversity and inclusion trends.
  • Sky Oxygen acquisition can boost market share and operational efficiencies.
  • Recognition as a Military Friendly Employer enhances brand reputation and attracts veterans.

What critics are saying

  • Labor disputes, like the Maryland strike, could disrupt operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Sky Oxygen acquisition may face integration challenges, affecting operational efficiency.
  • Expansion of the Welding Education Initiative could strain resources if not managed well.

What makes Airgas unique

  • Airgas launched RADNOR Women's PPE line, targeting gender-specific safety needs.
  • Acquisition of Sky Oxygen strengthens Airgas's presence in the Great Lakes region.
  • High School Welding Education Initiative supports welding education across 65 schools.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

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Airgas receives Military Friendly 2025 Gold recognition

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