Full-Time

Bulk Sales Specialist

Updated on 7/12/2026

Airgas

Airgas

5,001-10,000 employees

Supplier of industrial, medical, specialty gases

Compensation Overview

$70k - $90k/yr

+ Commission + Auto Allowance

Dayton, OH, USA + 2 more

More locations: Columbus, OH, USA | Cincinnati, OH, USA

In Person

On-site role in Ohio; minimal overnight travel. Local residency or commuting distance to Columbus, Dayton, or Cincinnati is expected.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for sales growth by providing branch and outside sales associate support to facilitate sales of Bulk gas/systems and on-site generators in a given geographic territory.
  • Develops and maintains solid working relationships with Branch Managers, Account Managers, District Managers, Sales Specialists and Technical Service Managers and personnel across the Region.
  • Coordinates and participates in customer Bulk gas installation, removal, modification, site survey and quote request activities looking for opportunities to sell not only Bulk products, but to cross-sell all Airgas products to all customers.
  • Provides technical knowledge to assist with confirming customer project information such as Bulk gas type (liquid or gas use), vessel size, monthly volume, flow rate, line pressure requirements, duty cycle, USP requirements, telemetry, delivery constraints, temporary supply requirements, and any other additional project information.
  • Manages the customer relationship with larger Bulk and on-site customers.
  • Provides technical knowledge to customers by showing how Airgas can match customer needs with the appropriate products and services.
  • Initiates customer sales calls and provides customers with product and application training, engineering and technical support and service.
  • Evaluates customer’s Bulk processes and provides needed training for improvement/optimization.
  • Establishes a process for continuous and accurate market data collection for customer sales and service needs, market trends and competitor activities.
  • Utilizes all necessary sales and marketing literature to promote Airgas initiative.
  • Maintains and upgrades selling skills/strategies and technical/product knowledge through required training and self-directed research and learning.
  • Develops sound pricing and negotiation strategies. This includes developing a track-record of success with implementing Bulk price increases and contract renewals.
  • Completes and turns in sales-related paperwork, including call reports, month-end reports, reads and responds to e-mail and phone calls in a timely manner.
  • Operates in a safe manner at all times and is a proactive advocate of safety; promotes safety by example and aggressively promotes safety with other associates and customers.
  • Special projects and other duties as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • 3 years of prior technical solution driven sales experience within the bulk gas field preferred.
  • 4 years of prior Bulk gas industry experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Broad knowledge of bulk products and processes common to the Airgas customer.
  • Demonstrated relationship management & consultative aptitude with the ability to problem-solve and devise technical solutions for the customer.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with all levels and roles both within Airgas and outside the organization.
  • Strong mathematical, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to apply to customer sales analysis and cost comparisons.
  • Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a cross-functional team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to achieve results. Uses candor and sensitivity in their dealings with others.
  • Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills to include the ability to multitask and effectively manage projects in a diverse organization.
  • PC skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Airgas supplies industrial, medical, and specialty gases along with hardgoods, safety products, ammonia products, and process chemicals to customers across the United States. Customers order through a nationwide network of more than 1,100 locations, supported by an e-Business platform and the Airgas Total Access telesales channel, with delivery, services, and technical support. The company differentiates itself with its large distribution footprint, broad product catalog, strong safety offerings, and multiple convenient ordering channels. Its goal is to help more than 1 million customers improve performance by providing safe, reliable access to essential gases, chemicals, and related expertise.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1997

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What critics are saying

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What makes Airgas unique

  • Airgas is the leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases.
  • Airgas uniquely combines 1,400 locations with omnichannel sales and digital e-commerce.
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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

Company News

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Jun 25th, 2026
Airgas opens La Crosse, WI retail branch.

Airgas opens La Crosse, WI retail branch. Airgas held its official ribbon cutting for its new retail branch in La Crosse, Wisconsin. According to a post on the company's LinkedIn page, "To mark this milestone, Airgas North Central regional leadership joined our local La Crosse team at their Open House last week to recognize everyone who lent a hand to bring this project to life. We're grateful to be a part of the La Crosse community and look forward to helping our local customers fill their potential every day." Learn more by clicking here. Steve Guglielmo is the Editorial Director at GAWDA Media, bringing over 15 years of experience in B2B association work. He leads content strategy and produces industry-focused insights that inform, engage, and connect professionals across the compressed gas and welding community. He can be reached at [email protected]. June 25, 2026 June 24, 2026

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Dec 19th, 2025
Teamsters File Nationwide Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against Airgas

Teamsters file nationwide unfair labor practice charges against Airgas. Airgas workers fight back against unlawful retaliation. (WASHINGTON) - The Teamsters have filed nationwide unfair labor practice charges against Airgas for violating numerous federal labor laws. This includes unlawful threats, lockouts, discharge, and retaliation against workers for exercising their legal rights and failing to provide notice and an opportunity to bargain. "Airgas has the resources to do the right thing, but instead they continue to abuse our members and break the law," said Juan Campos, Director of the Teamsters Tankhaul Division and International Vice President At-Large. "Management has attacked our members, harmed their families, and put their safety at risk. As Teamsters, we will always fight to protect our members' rights." Airgas Teamsters have been on strike since June 2 nationwide over unfair labor practices. The strikes began after Teamsters Local 701 in New Brunswick, N.J., was forced to the picket line. Teamsters Local 507 in Cleveland and Teamsters Local 283 in Ferndale, Michigan followed soon after. Once the strikes began, pickets were extended to 15 facilities in 11 states. Throughout and after these extensions, Airgas illegally retaliated against workers, unlawfully terminating and suspending members in Pennsylvania and California; locking out members in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island, New York, and Michigan; threatening members in Massachusetts, California, Rhode Island, Ohio, and New Jersey; and permanently replacing members in Ohio and New Jersey, for exercising their contractually-protected right to honor extended picket lines and to strike. "Management keeps shifting the goal posts and act like they're above the law," said Shawn Diaz, Airgas Teamster and shop steward with Local 701. "We want to return to work, but this company that rakes in billions annually refuses to offer a fair contract that we rightfully deserve." Airgas has a long history of safety, environmental, and labor law violations, with over $8 million in legal penalties from OSHA, EPA, and the NLRB. In 2016, a U.S. District Court in Florida ordered Airgas to pay $7 million for hazardous waste violations. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow Teamster on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.

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