Field Safety Sales Specialist

Airgas•Honolulu, HI

16h•$70 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a Field Safety Sales Specialist in Honolulu, HI! 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! The Safety Sales Specialist: The Safety Sales Specialist is responsible for the management and profitable growth of Airgas business within the state of Hawaii, including all neighboring islands to Oahu/Honolulu. The candidate will be required to meet and exceed both corporate and regional objectives for sales growth, profitability growth, and A/R management within the assigned territory. The candidate will need to have the ability to sell all Airgas products to his/her customer base. Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct/Handbook, policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards promulgated by Federal, State and other applicable agencies or regulating bodies. Develop and execute regional company specific sales and marketing plans Actively pursue and acquire new and competitive accounts with emphasis on profit margin. Review regional sales goals and gross profit margins within the assigned territory and monitor effectiveness of sales and marketing efforts. Establish and maintain clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer failures, new customer developments and other customer specific information Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers Identifies and qualifies prospective customers within assigned area or territory and keeps direct manager informed of such information. Interprets customer needs and makes appropriate recommendations to increase sales opportunities. Researches and analyses market data in assigned area or territory to determine new customers, sales volume potential and pricing, and develop a strategy to meet sales targets Acts as a resource for other sales representatives in developing and maintaining safety product sales within their customer base by assisting them with customer sales calls and providing product and industry training, making appropriate recommendations and presentations.

Requirements

Ability to multitask in a high volume setting.
Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
Ability to add, subtract, multiple, divide etc. and to perform fraction to decimal and decimal to fraction conversions.
Must be able to use a computer and basic working knowledge of Excel, SAP, Salesforce, Google Workspace/programs (like Sheets, Docs & Google Slides, etc.) is a plus.
Must present a professional presence and demeanor that is reflective of a corporate office environment.
Must have a high level of energy, be a self-starter, and have a strong customer service and relationship orientation.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from associates and management.
Ability to Travel Overnight for onsite meetings within territory.
High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of related outside sales
Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by the company
While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to sit for long periods and stand to perform work.
The associate is required to reach with hands and arms, smell, talk or hear.
The associate must be able to lift, push, pull or move up to thirty (50) pounds or more with assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
Hearing protection must be worn in designated areas.
Fully enclosed shoes or safety shoes must be worn in designated areas.
Safety glasses must be worn in designated areas.
Must use other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of safety products and services desired
Proven change management skills, including building sponsorship, communications, and stakeholder management
QSSP, OSHA 30 certified is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage and grow Airgas business within the state of Hawaii, including all neighboring islands to Oahu/Honolulu.
Meet and exceed corporate and regional objectives for sales growth, profitability growth, and A/R management within the assigned territory.
Sell all Airgas products to his/her customer base.
Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct/Handbook, policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards promulgated by Federal, State and other applicable agencies or regulating bodies.
Develop and execute regional company specific sales and marketing plans
Actively pursue and acquire new and competitive accounts with emphasis on profit margin.
Review regional sales goals and gross profit margins within the assigned territory and monitor effectiveness of sales and marketing efforts.
Establish and maintain clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer failures, new customer developments and other customer specific information
Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers
Identifies and qualifies prospective customers within assigned area or territory and keeps direct manager informed of such information.
Interprets customer needs and makes appropriate recommendations to increase sales opportunities.
Researches and analyses market data in assigned area or territory to determine new customers, sales volume potential and pricing, and develop a strategy to meet sales targets
Acts as a resource for other sales representatives in developing and maintaining safety product sales within their customer base by assisting them with customer sales calls and providing product and industry training, making appropriate recommendations and presentations.