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Airgas

Supplier of industrial, medical, specialty gases

Healthcare Sales Specialist

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is required; up to four additional years of sales-specific experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
  • At least three years of prior solution-driven sales experience, preferably in the industrial and specialty medical gas field.
  • Demonstrated relationship management and consultative selling aptitude, including the ability to problem-solve and devise customer solutions.
  • Ability to target accounts and achieve results through a sales process and strategy.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with people at all levels and roles within and outside the organization.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a thorough understanding of financial accounting terms and principles including margin, profit, cost, and rate of return.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, listen effectively, clarify information as needed, work in cross-functional teams, identify whom to engage to achieve results, and use candor and sensitivity in interactions.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Self-motivation and effective organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to travel frequently within the region, up to 60% of work time, with minimal overnight travel.
  • Reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and minimum liability insurance as required by the state of vehicle registration.

Responsibilities

  • Increase sales and profit margins by presenting the company's medical product lines and specialty gases to new prospects and existing customers, explaining and demonstrating products and services, and tailoring solutions to customer-segment needs.
  • Develop and implement customer-specific marketing plans based on the products and volumes used by customers and prospects and on industry or trade factors.
  • Prepare sales proposals and contracts by quoting pricing, credit terms, and estimated delivery dates based on knowledge of production and delivery schedules.
  • Support other sales professionals in developing and maintaining medical sales within their customer bases by providing product and industry training, making customer presentations, and offering recommendations.
  • Monitor competition by researching and gathering marketplace information on existing and new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, and go-to-market strategies.
  • Resolve customer concerns and complaints by investigating issues, identifying and developing solutions, preparing memos and reports, and making recommendations to management.
  • Keep management informed by maintaining daily activity in the customer relationship management system and preparing required results reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
  • Recommend continuous improvements to processes, procedures, products, services, and policies by assessing results, tracking competitive developments, and discussing issues with vendors.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the industrial and specialty medical gas field.
  • Knowledge or experience with SAP and Salesforce.
  • Background in medical and specialty gases.

About the Company

Airgas

Supplier of industrial, medical, specialty gases

Airgas is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, along with safety products, ammonia products, process chemicals, and related hardgoods. It serves more than 1 million customers through a network of over 1,100 locations and 18,500 associates, supported by an e-Business platform and the Airgas Total Access telesales channel. It differentiates itself with a large, integrated distribution footprint, a broad product catalog, and multiple convenient ordering channels (in-person, online, and telesales) that ensure safe, reliable delivery and technical support. Its goal is to help customers improve performance by providing safe, reliable access to essential gases, chemicals, and related products and expertise.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1997

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