Area Sales Manager

Airgas•Naugatuck, CT

9d•$85 - $95•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for an Area Sales Manager in Naugatuck, CT! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We are looking for you! Area Sales Managers are responsible for sales growth, price increases, new business and contract administration. Candidates must have the ability to grow existing customers and convert prospects into profitable Airgas customers. Develops, maintains and builds a sales funnel. Sell profitable sales growth to new and existing opportunities. Prepare quotes, supply agreements and internal documentation for orders obtained. Prepares reports of business transactions and expense accounts. Develop and maintain strong internal business relationships with Operations. Generate a written territory business plan. Maintain sales activity reports through Excel and Database Software. Overnight travel required to manage sales territory via car and some air travel. Remain flexible to take on other key assignments as requested.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must work smart, exhibit strong time management skills, develop strong relationships and have good sales skills in negotiations.
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 3 yrs experience in selling industrial, food or chemical markets
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Products is required.

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge and an aptitude of mechanical processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

Sales growth
Price increases
New business
Contract administration
Grow existing customers
Convert prospects into profitable Airgas customers
Develop, maintains and builds a sales funnel
Sell profitable sales growth to new and existing opportunities
Prepare quotes, supply agreements and internal documentation for orders obtained
Prepares reports of business transactions and expense accounts
Develop and maintain strong internal business relationships with Operations
Generate a written territory business plan
Maintain sales activity reports through Excel and Database Software
Manage sales territory via car and some air travel
Take on other key assignments as requested