Outside Sales Representative - Knoxville, TN

Air Products • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Air Products is hiring an Outside Sales Representative for its Microbulk South Business in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This career-building business-to-business sales role focuses on acquiring new customers and managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting through closing. The representative will work with customers across industries including manufacturing, laboratories, medical, aerospace, life sciences, food packaging, chemicals, and metals fabrication.

The role includes comprehensive training, tools, product and safety knowledge, and mentorship to support success in technical sales, with opportunities for long-term advancement within Air Products. Local candidates are preferred; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in B2B sales.
• A go-getter attitude with a passion for sales and learning.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to access and safely operate a reliable personal vehicle on an ongoing basis.
• Comfort with face-to-face cold calling and relationship development.

Nice To Haves

• Technical background.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new prospects through in-person visits, calls, and emails.
• Learn and master the Microbulk product suite and applicable safety standards.
• Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities using CRM tools.
• Deliver compelling presentations and proposals to clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Lead the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commissions.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent daycare expenses.
• Health Savings Account.
• Life insurance (AD&D) and supplemental AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level