Counter Sales Associate

Airgas • Roseville, MN

6d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Counter Sales Associate in Roseville, Minnesota, to support customers and branch operations in an industrial environment. The role combines customer interaction with operational support. The associate helps customers select industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding equipment, tools, hardware, materials, and other supplies, and demonstrates equipment use while sharing product information.

The position involves customer service, order entry and transaction processing, paperwork, merchandise coordination, showroom and shelf upkeep, and cylinder movement and pallet organization. The associate works with customers and colleagues by phone, email, and in person, and follows company safety policies, including use of personal protective equipment. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional overtime when needed and no weekend work. Hourly pay is $24–$26.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in product, warehouse, or sales environments; an equivalent combination of education and unique life experience is also valued.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Attention to detail when handling transactions.
• Availability for occasional overtime when additional team support is needed.
• Ability to work in a drug-free workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial retail, inside sales, or inventory control.
• Background in gas, welding, or safety supplies.
• Familiarity with SAP, Google, or MS Office applications.
• Detailed understanding of SAP and PROS functionalities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and warmly with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies, including safety requirements and use of personal protective equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external partners and foster long-term relationships.
• Complete required paperwork accurately, including coding, costing, and pricing.
• Help customers identify suitable tools and procedures for their tasks and demonstrate equipment use.
• Enter orders, process transactions, and assist the team with deposit reconciliation.
• Communicate with customers and team members by phone, email, and in person about costs and delivery.
• Contribute to an outgoing-call strategy to support branch growth.
• Coordinate merchandise transfers between locations to meet customer needs.
• Maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere with customers, vendors, and colleagues.
• Stock shelves and maintain welcoming showroom displays.
• Coordinate cylinder movement and pallet organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 14-week paid childbirth benefit.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Airgas-provided personal protective equipment.
• Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED