Sales LEAD Associate

Praxair • The Woodlands, TX

8d

About The Position

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking college graduates for our Sales Leadership Program. Learn, engage, achieve, & develop (LEAD) in Sales at a leading global industrial gases and engineering company!

What you will be doing:
· Actively participate in a 12-month development program to learn and understand the LG&E business operations while you develop leadership skills through on-the-job experiences, project assignments and formal training
· Lead and administer special projects in sales execution supporting a general sales manager and his/her team of territory managers
· Work in a team environment to develop solutions and sales strategies for customers
· Help to troubleshoot specific customer problems, onsite at customers, sharing technical knowledge and recommending solutions
· Demonstrate products and applications to new account customers or participate in customer demonstrations with senior sales professionals
· Participate in cold calling, both onsite and via phone, to potential targets
· Supervise a set of customer accounts promoting sales, negotiating product supply agreements, and providing account service to assigned and potential customers
· Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers to meet their needs
· Ensure compliance with Linde policy and government regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or Communications.
• 1-2 years’ work experience, including internships in designated degree areas required.
• Must have demonstrated leadership in campus activities, clubs, sports, or community.
• Be innovative, flexible, committed, ambitious and determined.
• Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communications skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Model high standards of honesty and integrity
• Maintain a track record of exceeding goals successfully
• Ensure accountability through excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Contribute to a positive work environment where differences are valued and supported
• Actively contribute to a safety culture that delivers both best-in-class safety and business performance

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in a 12-month development program to learn and understand the LG&E business operations while you develop leadership skills through on-the-job experiences, project assignments and formal training
• Lead and administer special projects in sales execution supporting a general sales manager and his/her team of territory managers
• Work in a team environment to develop solutions and sales strategies for customers
• Help to troubleshoot specific customer problems, onsite at customers, sharing technical knowledge and recommending solutions
• Demonstrate products and applications to new account customers or participate in customer demonstrations with senior sales professionals
• Participate in cold calling, both onsite and via phone, to potential targets
• Supervise a set of customer accounts promoting sales, negotiating product supply agreements, and providing account service to assigned and potential customers
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers to meet their needs
• Ensure compliance with Linde policy and government regulations

Benefits

• In addition to competitive compensation & paid time off, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone’s needs.
• Other benefits include educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, and life insurance, just to name a few.

What This Job Offers

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