Counter Sales Associate

Airgas • Ithaca, NY

82d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a Counter Sales Associate in Ithaca, NY! As a Counter Sales Associate you are the first thing our customers see as they walk into our branches you are the face of Airgas! You will sell medical, industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment and hard goods and tools to customers. The Counter Sales Associate 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. 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.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous product, warehouse and/or sales related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Intermediate knowledge of Google and/or MS Office Applications.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.
• Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry with retail experience, a plus.

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 & 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.
• Restocks store merchandise as needed. Arranges stock on shelves or racks in sales area and keeps merchandise in order. Marks or tickets merchandise.
• Maintains showroom cleanliness by procedures set forth by management.
• The above job functions are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
• Progressive parental leave package for eligible Airgas parents
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted college tuition for employees' dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED