Inside Sales Representative - Slidell, LA.

Airgas • Slidell, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. Airgas is Hiring an Inside Sales Rep in Slidell, LA! We are looking for you! This is a Mon-Friday Day Shift position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of customer service and/or sales experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft/Google applications.
• Ability to accurately handle cash transactions.
• Ability to routinely lift 25 – 75 lbs. and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Adherence to Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, and procedures applicable 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

• Act as a Sales Associate for the retail store by selling products to businesses and industrial customers.
• Sells industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding supplies and related equipment to customers.
• Solicits sales with existing and potential customers and handles all associated paperwork to document those sales, quotes or other information which may need recording for future reference.
• Advises customer on equipment and materials needed and procedures to follow to complete tasks they wish to perform.
• Demonstrates use of equipment.
• Arranges for delivery of cylinders and hardgoods and maintains showroom displays.
• Assists customers with merchandise and loading and unloading cylinders.
• Communicate in person and on the telephone with customers, providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times.
• Monitor customers needs and work with them to maintain proper hardgood and cylinder levels to minimize or eliminate emergency deliveries.
• Check accounts receivable status of accounts; talk with the salesman or credit department about past-due accounts and contact customer regarding payment as well as collect money as required.
• Ensure all required paperwork is accurately completed; including coding, costing and pricing.
• Maintain neat, clean and professional personal appearance.
• Coordinate with purchasing department any product shortage or outages.
• Ensure all administrative and accounting related procedures are strictly observed.
• Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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