Counter Sales Representative

Airgas • Temecula, CA

1d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring for a Counter Sales Representative in Temecula, 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! Target Hourly Rate: $19 - $24 (DOE) Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm 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. 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. Develop outgoing call strategy and make outgoing calls to support sales growth for the branch Totals price and tax on merchandise purchased by customers using computer, calculator and/or paper and pencil to prepare invoice. Accepts payment and makes change for customer purchases. Wraps or bags merchandise for customers and assists in loading and unloading cylinders. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Minimum of 2 years of previous product, warehouse and/or sales related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Excellent customer service skills
• 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
• Detail-oriented
• Background in gas, welding and safety supply industry with retail experience.
• SAP experience
• Prior welding experience is preferred such as knowledge in MIG, TIG, and STICK WELDING
• Prior experience operating a forklift, training available

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.
• Develop outgoing call strategy and make outgoing calls to support sales growth for the branch
• Totals price and tax on merchandise purchased by customers using computer, calculator and/or paper and pencil to prepare invoice.
• Accepts payment and makes change for customer purchases.
• Wraps or bags merchandise for customers and assists in loading and unloading cylinders.
• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
• progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees