Counter Sales Representative
About The Position
Airgas is hiring for a Counter Sales Representative in San Jose, CA! 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! You will sells industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding equipment, power and hand tools, paint and other supplies to customers. Advises customer on tools, hardware, and materials needed, and procedure to follow to complete tasks customer wishes to perform. Informs customer about quality of tools, hardware and equipment, and demonstrates use. Arranges for delivery of cylinders and hard goods by performing the following.
Requirements
- High school degree or the equivalent preferred, with one to three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One to three years of experience in an industrial retail, inside sales, customer service and/or inventory control related position.
Nice To Haves
- Detailed understanding of SAP and PROS functionalities preferred.
- Ability to handle cash transactions accurately.
- Ability to clearly communicate by via phone, email or in person with customers, sales staff, Branch Manager and all the other branch personnel. Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
- Basic computer skills (i.e. Google Applications).
- Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; well organized; creative problem solving; strong service orientation; strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence, work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
- Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Ensures all required paperwork is accurately completed, including coding, costing, and pricing.
- Advises customer on tools, hardware, and materials needed, and procedure to follow to complete tasks customer wishes to perform. Informs customer about quality of tools, hardware and equipment, and demonstrates use.
- Order entry, process cash and charge orders; assist with reconciliation of cash and bank deposits.
- Communicates by phone, e-mail and in person with customers, sales staff, store managers and others, inquiring about and providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times, etc.
- All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.
Benefits
- We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
- We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
- Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
