Location:
San Jose, CA - Hobson - Retail shopAt 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.
Salary Range - 70-80K plus commission
We are looking for you!
Recruiter: Matt McCain / matt.mccain@airgas.com / 470-234-2065
The Safety Sales Specialist:
The Safety Sales Specialist: is responsible for the management and profitable growth of Airgas business within the San Jose market, including surrounding areas of Hayward to Salinas.
The candidate will be required to meet and exceed both corporate and regional objectives for sales growth, profitability growth, and A/R management within the assigned territory. The candidate will need to have the ability to sell all Airgas products to his/her customer base.
Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct/Handbook, policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards promulgated by Federal, State and other applicable agencies or regulating bodies.
Develop and execute regional company specific sales and marketing plans
Actively pursue and acquire new and competitive accounts with emphasis on profit margin.
Review regional sales goals and gross profit margins within the assigned territory and monitor effectiveness of sales and marketing efforts.
Establish and maintain clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer failures, new customer developments and other customer specific information
Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers
Identifies and qualifies prospective customers within assigned area or territory and keeps direct manager informed of such information.
Interprets customer needs and makes appropriate recommendations to increase sales opportunities.
Researches and analyses market data in assigned area or territory to determine new customers, sales volume potential and pricing, and develop a strategy to meet sales targets
Acts as a resource for other sales representatives in developing and maintaining safety product sales within their customer base by assisting them with customer sales calls and providing product and industry training, making appropriate recommendations and presentations.
Qualifications:
Ability to multitask in a high volume setting.
Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
Ability to add, subtract, multiple, divide etc. and to perform fraction to decimal and decimal to fraction conversions.
Must be able to use a computer and basic working knowledge of Excel, SAP, Salesforce, Google Workspace/programs (like Sheets, Docs & Google Slides, etc.) is a plus.
Must present a professional presence and demeanor that is reflective of a corporate office environment.
Must have a high level of energy, be a self-starter, and have a strong customer service and relationship orientation.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from associates and management.
Ability to Travel Overnight for onsite meetings within territory.
Education, Experiences, Certificates/Licenses and/or Registrations:
High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of related outside sales
Knowledge of safety products and services desired
Proven change management skills, including building sponsorship, communications, and stakeholder management
Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by the company
QSSP, OSHA 30 certified is a plus
Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required:
While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to sit for long periods and stand to perform work. The associate is required to reach with hands and arms, smell, talk or hear. The associate must be able to lift, push, pull or move up to thirty (50) pounds or more with assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy and the associate may be exposed to extreme weather.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hearing protection must be worn in designated areas.
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Benefits
We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.
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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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About Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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