Counter Sales Representative

Airgas•Lodi, CA

8d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Counter Sales Representative in Lodi, California. The role partners with customers to provide industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding equipment, and other essential supplies. The representative advises customers on tools, hardware, and materials for their projects, demonstrates equipment, and shares product-quality insights. The hiring range is $24–$27, with the potential to earn up to a $250 monthly bonus. The schedule is Monday through Friday with no weekend work; occasional overtime may be needed. Airgas provides personal protective equipment (PPE). The position supports customers and branch operations through customer service, sales, transaction processing, inventory coordination, showroom upkeep, and safe handling of merchandise and cylinders. Airgas describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive and offers eligible employees benefits including health coverage, retirement savings, paid leave, and education support.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in product, warehouse, or sales environments; an equivalent combination of education and 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 the team needs extra support.
Ability to operate 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 Microsoft 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 service to internal and external customers and build long-term relationships.
Complete required paperwork accurately, including coding, costing, and pricing.
Help customers identify appropriate tools and procedures, and demonstrate equipment use.
Enter orders and process transactions; assist with reconciliation of deposits.
Communicate with customers and team members by phone, email, and in person about costs and delivery.
Contribute to an outbound calling strategy to support branch growth.
Coordinate merchandise transfers between locations to meet customer needs.
Maintain a positive and supportive working 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 (AD&D) insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
Paid parental leave, including a 14-week paid childbirth benefit.
Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, and paid holidays for eligible full-time employees.
401(k) plan with company matching funds for eligible employees.
Tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance.
Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Benefits begin after 30 days of employment, as stated in the posting.
Airgas-provided PPE.