Counter Sales Associate

Counter Sales Associate Job Highlights

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).
• Prior experience operating a forklift (preferred)
• Prior welding experience preferred such as knowledge in MIG, TIG, and Stick Welding (preferred)
• SAP experience strongly (preferred)
• Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry with retail experience (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Solicits sales from walk-in and telephone call-in customers assisting customers with identification of product needs and locating merchandise.
• 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.
• 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.
• Wraps and bags purchases and helps customers load merchandise into their vehicles.
• Provides warehouse support for shipping and receiving, inventory stocking, cleaning, labeling, or other tasks.
• Restocks store merchandise as needed. Arrange stock on shelves or racks in the sales area and keep merchandise in order. Marks or tickets merchandise.
• Follows all safety procedures. Uses established safety procedures for cylinder handling during exchanges and storage of cylinders.
• Maintains showroom cleanliness by procedures set forth by management.
• Maintains current price documentation and product literature as it becomes available. Keeps product knowledge current.
• 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 for the purpose of explaining 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 are applicable to this position’s responsibilities.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive salaries
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Choose between 5 medical plan options
• Select from two valuable dental plan options
• Always have the medication you need with a prescription drug plan
• Keep tabs on your eye health with our vision care plan
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Basic long-term disability insurance
• Worker’s compensation insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• On-site training programs
• Leadership development courses
• Scholarship programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Auto, home, and personal property insurance options

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.