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Hampton, VA - Retail shopHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?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.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 Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.
Inside Sales
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Location: Hampton, VA
Schedule: Mon - Fri - 8am - 5pm
The inside sales associate will act as a sales associate for the retail store by selling products to businesses and Industrial customers.
Proactively sell industrial gasses, welding supplies, and related equipment to both existing and potential customers.
Handle all sales-related paperwork, including documenting sales, quotes, and pertinent customer details.
Provide insightful answers to customer inquiries and offer expert guidance on suitable equipment and procedures.
Conduct equipment demonstrations, ensuring customers are confident in their product usage.
Manage delivery logistics for cylinders and hardgoods, while maintaining appealing showroom displays.
Assist customers with merchandise and facilitate the loading and unloading of cylinders.
Cultivate and nurture positive customer relations.
Communicate effectively in-person and over the phone to offer information on costs, ordering, and delivery schedules.
Monitor customer needs and collaboratively manage hardgoods and cylinder levels to reduce emergency deliveries.
Manage accounts receivable matters, including contacting customers for payment and handling collection as needed.
Ensure accurate completion of paperwork, including coding, costing, and pricing.
Collaborate with the purchasing department to address product shortages or outages.
________________________Are you a MATCH?Operate equipment such as forklifts, as required.
Support inventory management, housekeeping, showroom displays, and product demonstrations.
Fulfill other assigned duties and projects.
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in customer service or sales.
Familiarity with compressed gases and related products is advantageous.
Basic computer skills, along with familiarity in order entry systems.
SAP experience is a plus.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Analytical thinking to assess customer situations and provide effective solutions.
Positive team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
Skillful handling of cash transactions.
Physical strength to handle loads up to 60 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
Flexibility for extended hours and overtime as required.
Willingness to engage in tasks involving climbing, balancing, kneeling, and other physical activities.
Comfortable working in a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
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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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