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Airgas

Supplier of industrial, medical, specialty gases

Outside Sales Account Manager

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSalisbury, MD, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a science, business, or related degree field is required; up to four years of additional related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • A minimum of three years of prior outside business-to-business sales experience, including proven success with solution-selling concepts and managing customers throughout a defined sales territory, is required.
  • Knowledge of customer segmentation and the ability to prioritize targeting customers who deliver the highest value to Airgas are required.
  • Proven success using a consultative sales approach to provide multiple layers of value and establish a mix of sales solutions and products is required.
  • Proven ability to use deep knowledge of customers’ businesses, current macroeconomic and microeconomic trends, industry trends, and potential new business opportunities is required.
  • Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, Excel, and email, and the ability to acclimate to a PC-based order-entry system and wireless handheld scanning device, are required.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills are required.
  • The ability to solve practical problems and handle varied concrete situations where only limited standardization exists is required.
  • Reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and minimum liability insurance required by the state of vehicle registration are required.
  • The employee must be able to remain stationary for extended periods, including sitting in an automobile for long periods.
  • The employee must be able to travel through office and manufacturing locations occasionally, actively listen and exchange information frequently, observe and assess information received via computer, and frequently use a computer, telephone, and motor vehicle.
  • The employee may occasionally need to lift or move up to 60 pounds.
  • The employee must have reliable, appropriate transportation and be able to visit customer sites with varying environments, layouts, conditions, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales plans using Airgas sales directives and guidelines to service existing accounts, obtain orders, establish new accounts, qualify sales leads, and pursue them.
  • Cultivate customer relationships by developing deep knowledge of each customer's business and establishing consultative relationships.
  • Engage customers by linking their business priorities to the Airgas value proposition.
  • Prepare sales proposals by quoting prices, establishing credit terms, and estimating customer delivery dates based on knowledge of Airgas production and delivery schedules.
  • Keep current with industry insights and Airgas product mixes; monitor competitors by gathering current information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques.
  • Partner with internal resources to accomplish growth objectives and maintain clear, consistent communication with internal departments about customer successes, opportunities, new customer developments, and other customer-specific information.
  • Maintain and submit sales reports through SAP, including daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses, as required by the District Manager.
  • Actively review and manage existing customer accounts receivable balances to help minimize Airgas working capital investment and financial risk.
  • Travel locally frequently, approximately 75% of work time, with minimal overnight travel, and visit customer sites.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with industrial and specialty gases is a plus.
  • Experience in industrial gas or welding supply sales is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of SAP is a plus.

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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