Driver/ Inside Sales Representative

Messer Americas; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 51,418 - 68,691; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and personal days

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Messer Americas is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Inside Sales Representative and Driver in Fort St. John. Responsibilities include delivering gas products to local customers, engaging in counter sales, and providing administrative support. Candidates must possess a Class 3 or DZ licence with air brakes and have strong communication and industrial sales skills.

The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, a pension plan, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 or DZ licence with air brakes.
• Minimum of one year of driving experience or three years of recognized driving-school training.
• Ability to lift goods up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drive a vehicle delivering gas products to local customers.
• Act as a hybrid Inside Sales Representative for customer support.
• Source products and maintain inventory levels.

Skills

Class 3 or DZ licence

Driving experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Industrial sales skills

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Handheld electronic devices

Job description

About Messer

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Why Messer?

• Certified as a Great Place to Work
• Day‑shift schedule – Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Paid vacation and personal days available in the first year
• Competitive pay range from $51,418 to $68,691 and comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan
• Career growth through training, development, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program with rewards
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services across Canada
• Uniform provided
• Newer, well‑maintained equipment and fleet

What You’ll Do

• Drive a well‑maintained vehicle while professionally representing Messer to customers
• Make multiple deliveries of gas products and hardgoods to local customers within the assigned geographical area (including loading and unloading cylinders for 5‑ or 10‑ton trucks)
• Balance cylinder load sheets and maintain daily cylinder records
• Use handheld technology to process deliveries and reconcile agent consignments
• Comply with all government regulations and company safety policies
• Maintain vehicles per company policy, observe safety requirements, wear required safety equipment, and report safety hazards to a supervisor

Role

• Act as a hybrid Inside Sales Representative, supporting customers in person and over the phone
• Welcome customers and advise them on store services, including order preparation and follow‑up
• Provide administrative and technical support to internal clients
• Source products, maintain inventory levels, and use creative customer‑service techniques
• Engage external customers to increase counter sales through upselling
• Assist the Branch Manager in achieving Key Performance Indicators, safety goals, and operating profit targets
• Pre‑call customer orders and enter invoices into SAP, prepare credit notes, sort documents, file, and process telephone orders
• Solicit new sales in store and via outgoing calls, maximizing counter sales and handling telephone enquiries
• Receive incoming hardgoods shipments from vendors and intercompany warehouses

What It Takes

• Valid Class 3 or DZ licence with air brakes
• Minimum of one year of driving experience with recognised driving‑school training, or three years of driving experience
• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent experience
• A clean driving abstract, available for submission when requested
• Ability to lift goods up to 60 lbs
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office suite
• Industrial sales skills

Assets To Have

• Knowledge of the gas and/or welding industry
• Experience using handheld electronic devices
• WHMIS/TDG certification