DZ Driver and Inside Sales Representative (Hybrid role)

Messer Americas; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gas company is seeking a Driver to make multiple deliveries of gas products while providing excellent customer service. This hybrid role also involves inside sales responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a Class 3 or DZ license and experience in driving. Competitive pay and benefits offered, along with career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Competitive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Employee perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 or DZ license with air brakes.
• Minimum of 1 year driving experience or 3 years recognized driving experience.
• A clean driving abstract.

Responsibilities

• Drive a well-maintained vehicle and represent the company professionally.
• Handle multiple deliveries of gas products daily.
• Provide administrative and technical support to customers.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift goods up to 60 lbs

Basic computer skills

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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 Great Place to Work
• Set, day-shift schedule - Monday to Friday – 40 hours/week
• Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days
• Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan
• Bonus and pay increases: Incentive program based on company performance and annual merit increase program
• Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program
• Referral program: Employees can refer talent and earn
• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on a number of products and services across Canada
• Uniform provided
• GPS tablet in the trucks
• Dedicated trucks

What you’ll do

As one of our Drivers, you’ll be driving a well-maintained vehicle while also professionally representing our organization to our customers. This position is for people motivated to drive heavy vehicles (Class 3/DZ License) and provide excellent customer service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Multiple deliveries (requiring loading and unloading of cylinders) per day (5 or 10 ton truck) of gas products and hardgoods to local customers within the assigned geographical area
• Balancing cylinder load sheets and daily cylinder records
• Some administration duties including the use of handheld technology to process deliveries and reconcile agent consignment inventory balances
• Comply with all government regulations
• Maintaining vehicles as per company vehicle policy, observing safety requirements, wearing safety equipment, and reporting safety hazards to supervisor

This role is a hybrid role and you will also be an Inside Sales Representative, playing a key role in providing excellent customer service on a daily basis and the following tasks:

• Welcome and advise customers coming to the store and perform related tasks such as order preparation and follow-up
• Provide administrative and technical support to internal clients
• Provide creative customer service techniques, source products and maintain satisfactory inventory levels
• Capable of communicating on multiple levels with external customers to increase counter sales through upselling
• Support Branch Manager in obtaining all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), safety goals and an excellent net operating profit
• Precall customer orders
• Responsible for entering invoices into SAP, preparing credit notes, sorting documents, filing, and processing telephone orders
• Actively solicits new sales in store and via outgoing calls
• Maximize counter sales and handle telephone enquiries from customers or prospective customers
• Receive incoming hardgoods shipments from vendors and intercompany warehouses

What it takes

• Valid Class 3 or DZ license with air brakes
• Minimum of 1 year driving experience with recognized driving school training or 3 years driving experience
• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent experience
• A clean driving abstract (abstract to be readily available to submit, when asked)
• Ability to handle and lift goods up to 60 lbs
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable with computers with the 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

At Messer, our vision for Diversity & Inclusion is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcomes the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual an equal opportunity to thrive.

Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Together we value innovation, efficiency and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.

Apply today at Messer Careers and see what we do.

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