Full-Time

Field Safety Sales Specialist

Posted on 5/9/2026

Airgas

Airgas

5,001-10,000 employees

Supplier of industrial, medical, specialty gases

Compensation Overview

$70k - $80k/yr

+ Commission

Honolulu, HI, USA

In Person

Must travel overnight within territory for onsite meetings.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
SAP Products
Salesforce
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Ability to multitask in a high volume setting
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide etc. and to perform fraction to decimal and decimal to fraction conversions
  • Must be able to use a computer and basic working knowledge of Excel, SAP, Salesforce, Google Workspace/programs (like Sheets, Docs & Google Slides, etc.) is a plus
  • Must present a professional presence and demeanor that is reflective of a corporate office environment
  • Must have a high level of energy, be a self-starter, and have a strong customer service and relationship orientation
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  • Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from associates and management
  • Ability to Travel Overnight for onsite meetings within territory
  • High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Minimum 3-5 years of related outside sales
  • Knowledge of safety products and services desired
  • Proven change management skills, including building sponsorship, communications, and stakeholder management
  • Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by the company
  • QSSP, OSHA 30 certified is a plus
Responsibilities
  • The Safety Sales Specialist is responsible for the management and profitable growth of Airgas business within the state of Hawaii, including all neighboring islands to Oahu/Honolulu.
  • The candidate will be required to meet and exceed both corporate and regional objectives for sales growth, profitability growth, and A/R management within the assigned territory.
  • The candidate will need to have the ability to sell all Airgas products to his/her customer base.
  • Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct/Handbook, policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards promulgated by Federal, State and other applicable agencies or regulating bodies.
  • Develop and execute regional company specific sales and marketing plans
  • Actively pursue and acquire new and competitive accounts with emphasis on profit margin.
  • Review regional sales goals and gross profit margins within the assigned territory and monitor effectiveness of sales and marketing efforts.
  • Establish and maintain clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer failures, new customer developments and other customer specific information
  • Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers
  • Identifies and qualifies prospective customers within assigned area or territory and keeps direct manager informed of such information.
  • Interprets customer needs and makes appropriate recommendations to increase sales opportunities.
  • Researches and analyses market data in assigned area or territory to determine new customers, sales volume potential and pricing, and develop a strategy to meet sales targets
  • Acts as a resource for other sales representatives in developing and maintaining safety product sales within their customer base by assisting them with customer sales calls and providing product and industry training, making appropriate recommendations and presentations

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 believers are saying

  • Cryocap OXY carbon capture technology captures 1.1 million tons CO2 annually.
  • Strategic acquisitions expand Great Lakes and Northern California distribution footprint rapidly.
  • FABTECH showcase demonstrates welding automation solutions for manufacturing productivity gains.

What critics are saying

  • Teamsters nationwide strikes since June 2025 disrupt operations across 15 facilities.
  • NLRB unfair labor practice charges trigger multimillion-dollar fines and operational restrictions.
  • Linde's $1.8 billion 2025 acquisitions erode Airgas market share in welding supplies.

What makes Airgas unique

  • 50-year NASA partnership supplies critical high-pressure nitrogen for Artemis missions.
  • Integrated Air Liquide parent provides cryogenic equipment and rare gases for space.
  • RADNOR Women's PPE line addresses underserved female worker safety market segment.

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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

International Brotherhood of Teamsters
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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Peoria Journal Star
Aug 7th, 2025
Airgas used hazardous gases on Peoria picketers, Teamsters lawsuit alleges

A group of striking Teamsters is suing Airgas for allegedly releasing hazardous chemicals into the air during pickets last month in Peoria and New Jersey.

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Airgas launches RADNOR Women's PPE line

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Airgas Launches Women's PPE Line

Airgas launches women's PPE line.