Sales Associate

Praxair•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

Linde Services Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill position as an Inside Sales Associate based in The Woodlands, TX. LSI’s industrial services provide Nitrogen pumping and specialty services to Refineries, Chemical Plants, Pipelines, and Terminals. These services include N2 purging, cleaning, LEL freeing, drying, displacing, cooling, leak testing, pressure testing and inspection of piping, furnaces, vessels, reactors, and tanks. The Inside Sales Associate provides essential support to customers and the sales organization by assisting with customer inquiries, identifying needs during the sales process, and preparing quotes on behalf of the sales team. This role supports ongoing customer relationships through order coordination, PO status updates, problem resolution, and collections efforts in partnership with Accounting and Account Managers. The position also works closely with LSI operations to ensure projects are executed to meet customer requirements, maintains a small portfolio of accounts as assigned, and contributes to productivity initiatives. The role operates under general supervision, requires a strong understanding of LSI’s service offerings, and includes limited domestic travel (less than 20%25). This self-motivated and results driven individual contributor is accountable for maintaining business within their area of responsibility. Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com. Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
3 - 5 years customer service experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Telephone sales skills
Excellent Communication, Interpersonal and organizational skills
Strong computer skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity within refining, chemical, natural gas, pipeline and or related industries a plus
Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience a plus

Responsibilities

General customer support and interaction
Assist sales teams in exploring customer needs during the course of the sales process
Processes quotes on behalf of the sales team
Provide support for ongoing customers by answering questions, job coordination, job cost tracking, P.O. status and resolving problems
Lead collections efforts working with customers in conjunction with Accounting and Account Managers to collect past due payments
Work with LSI operations team as needed to ensure projects are executed in a manner that fulfill the customers’ needs
Maintain a small number of accounts directly as requested
Works under general supervision
Assists or leads productivity projects as requested
Learns and understands the LSI service offerings
Some domestic travel required <20%25