Outside Sales Account Manager

Airgas • Kenai, AK

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a Outside Sales Representative in Kenai, AK! 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! Competitive base salary with 70/30 base/commission target Travel required in your personal vehicle throughout designated territory. $600/month car allowance and mileage/expense reimbursement provided. As Account Manager you will sell welding products as well as industrial and specialty gases. You will advise customers on tools, hardware, and abrasive products, as well as safety apparel and equipment including goggles, helmets, hearing protection, welding jackets, and more. You’ll call on prospective and existing customers to build relationships and increase sales, and work with Airgas product specialists and branches to bring value and added resources to improve customer’s profitability. In particular, you will: Build strong relationships with all branch personnel and create open communication with branch managers to grow and support business. Actively pursue and acquire, on an on-going basis, new and competitive accounts with emphasis on gases, business, and product supply agreements. Ensure customer inquiries related to billing problems, cylinder balances, order status, time of delivery, etc are promptly and courteously handled, providing follow-up as necessary. Complete and turn in sales related paperwork and annual sales analysis and forecasts to management. Schedule joint sales calls with vendors and Airgas Product Specialists.

Requirements

• Proficiency working with computer applications including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (required).
• Valid Drivers license and reliable transportation ( )

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years experience in industrial sales (preferred).
• 5+ years experience in outside sales (preferred).
• Welding and compressed gases product knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with all branch personnel and create open communication with branch managers to grow and support business.
• Actively pursue and acquire, on an on-going basis, new and competitive accounts with emphasis on gases, business, and product supply agreements.
• Ensure customer inquiries related to billing problems, cylinder balances, order status, time of delivery, etc are promptly and courteously handled, providing follow-up as necessary.
• Complete and turn in sales related paperwork and annual sales analysis and forecasts to management.
• Schedule joint sales calls with vendors and Airgas Product Specialists.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees