Inside Sales Representative - Houston, TX.

Airgas • Houston, TX

125d

About The Position

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. Airgas is Hiring for an Inside Counter Sales position in Houston, TX! The Inside Sales position sells medical, industrial, specialty gases, welding equipment, and hard goods and tools to customers. This position responds to inquiries or concerns from either walk-in customers or those customers that call in, provides additional warehouse support, and works closely with a team of Account Managers to support customers. Responsibilities include selling industrial gases, welding equipment, power, and hand tools to customers, stocking inventory, maintaining showroom displays, developing and maintaining relationships with customers, providing support for the field sales representative, operating the cash register, entering sales data into the computer, and researching information for customers using the computer system.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or the equivalent; Two (2) year degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in customer service and/or sales experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish (fluent in speaking, writing and reading) strongly preferred.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft / Google applications.
• Ability to handle cash transactions accurately.
• Ability to routinely lift 25 - 75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which apply to this position's responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift Certification or ability to become forklift certified.
• Knowledge of welding, gases, industrial, safety supply sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sell industrial gases, welding equipment, power, and hand tools to customers.
• Respond to inquiries or concerns from walk-in customers or those that call in.
• Provide additional warehouse support.
• Work closely with a team of Account Managers to support customers.
• Stock inventory and maintain showroom displays.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers.
• Provide support for the field sales representative.
• Operate the cash register.
• Enter sales data into the computer.
• Research information for customers using the computer system.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Progressive parental leave package 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
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED