Counter Sales Associate

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Company Profile

Airgas (an Air Liquide company) is a leading supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, hard goods/related products, safety products, ammonia products, and process chemicals.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Counter Sales Associate who will sell medical, industrial, and specialty gases, welding equipment, and hard goods and tools to customers.

Responds to inquiries or concerns from either walk-in customers or those customers that call in as well as provides additional warehouse support as needed.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of previous product, warehouse, or sales-related experience or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong background in gas, welding, and safety supply industry with retail experience (preferred)
• SAP experience (strongly preferred)
• Prior welding experience preferred such as knowledge in Mig, Tig, and Stick welding (preferred)
• Prior experience operating a forklift (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Accurately completes and files all required paperwork on a timely basis. Documents sales, quotes, or other information.
• Enters sales and quote data into the computer and researches information for customers using the computer system.
• Follow all safety procedures. Uses established safety procedures for cylinder handling during exchanges and storage of cylinders.
• Maintains current price documentation and product literature as it becomes available. Keeps product knowledge current.
• Maintains showroom cleanliness by procedures set forth by management.
• Provides warehouse support for shipping & receiving, inventory stocking, cleaning, labeling, or other tasks.
• Receives payment for merchandise or services sold and enters sale into the computer. Responsible for payments received and adhering to all administrative and accounting-related procedures.
• Restocks store merchandise as needed. Arrange stock on shelves or racks in the sales area and keep merchandise in order. Marks or tickets merchandise.
• Solicits sales from walk-in and telephone call-in customers assisting customers with identification of product needs and locating merchandise.
• Wraps and bags purchases and helps customers load merchandise into their vehicles.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner to explain information to customers and employees.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite applications.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, and procedures that apply to this position’s responsibilities.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers medical, dental, 401k, paid holidays, vacation, and many more benefits.

Employer’s Statement

Airgas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.