Bulk Gas Sales Specialist (North Los Angeles Area)

Airgas

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • $90,000-100,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
R10073371 Bulk Gas Sales Specialist (North Los Angeles Area) (Open)Location: North Hollywood, CA - Coldwater - Retail shopPalmdale, CA - Retail shopHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?Position: Bulk Gas Sales Specialist
Location: North Los Angeles, CA (Vernon, Glendale, Culver City, Lancaster and other cities)
Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 (plus commission, monthly auto allowance and mileage reimbursement)***Preferred 5+ years outside sales experience with an industrial background***As an Airgas Bulk Gas Sales Representative you will regularly call on our customers within your sales territory with the purpose of maintaining business, increasing sales, and improving the company’s competitive position in the sale of Bulk gases, equipment, and safety related supplies. The Bulk Gas Sales Representative is also responsible for identifying and qualifying prospective customers within the assigned territory. This position will be required to meet and exceed both corporate and regional objectives for sales growth, profitability, and A/R management within the assigned territory.
  • Develop and execute regional company specific sales and marketing plans
  • Implement Bulk gas “Target Account Planning and Tracking System” and provides updates on a monthly basis to sales and product management.
  • Actively pursue and acquire new and competitive accounts with emphasis on obtaining product supply agreements.
  • Review regional sales goals and gross profit margins within the assigned territory and monitors effectiveness of sales and marketing efforts.
  • Act as a technical resource for customer(s) and regional retail sales associates in the area of bulk and Bulk gases.
  • 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
  • Work closely with local Branch managers to assist in promoting sales and customer management through retail store locations within assigned geographical area
  • 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
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Are you a MATCH?
  • High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of related outside sales
  • Knowledge of industrial gases, welding supply and hardware 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
  • Ability to multi-task 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, multiple, divide etc. and to perform fraction to decimal and decimal to fraction conversions.
  • Must be able to use a computer and have a working understanding of Word, Excel, SAP, etc.
  • Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Must present a professional presence and demeanor that is reflective of a corporate office environment.
  • Must have a high level of energy, be as 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.
BenefitsWe care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCEAt Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.About AirgasAirgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.Equal Employment Opportunity InformationWe are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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