DZ Driver/ Inside Sales

Canada Careers; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

40-hour work week

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Employee discounts

Uniforms provided

Newer fleet

Job summary

Messer is a leading industrial gas company seeking a Driver/Inside Sales in Alberta. You will deliver gas products and hardgoods to local customers, maintain cylinder records, and support store operations. This hybrid role combines field deliveries with in-store sales support.

The position requires a Class 3/DZ license with air brakes, strong customer service skills, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office. Messer offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 or DZ license with air brakes.
• 1 year driving experience (or 3 years if no training).
• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent experience.
• Clean driving abstract available on request.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and computers.
• Industrial sales skills.

Responsibilities

• Make multiple deliveries of gas products and hardgoods to local customers, loading/unloading 5 or 10 ton trucks.
• Balance cylinder load sheets and daily records.
• Perform admin duties using handheld tech, reconcile inventories.
• Comply with government regulations and safety requirements.
• Maintain vehicles per policy and report hazards.
• Provide hybrid role support: internal sales, order prep, and customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Sales ability

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Handheld devices

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 ofexpertisein industrial, medical,specialty,and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, relatedservices,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 payratesranging from $58,000and$70,000with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
• Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursementprogram.
• Referral program: Employees canrefertalent and earn!
• Employeeperksand discounts: Access to exclusive discounts ona number ofproducts and services across Canada.
• Set, day-shift schedule- Monday to Friday –40 hours/week
• Uniformprovided
• Newer fleet/ Well-maintained equipment.

Whatyou’lldo:

As one of our Drivers,you’llbe drivinga well-maintainedvehicle while also professionallyrepresentingour organization to our customers.This position is for people motivatedtodriveheavy vehicles (Class 3/DZ License)and provide excellent customer service.Your responsibilities will include:

• Multipledeliveries(requiring loading and unloading of cylinders)/ day (5 or 10 tontruck) of gas products and hardgoods to local customers within the assigned geographical area
• Balancing cylinder load sheets and daily cylinder records
• Some administration dutiesincludethe use of handheld technology to process deliveries and reconcile agent consignment inventory balances
• Comply withall government regulations
• Maintaining vehicles as per company vehicle policy,observingsafety requirements, andwearingsafety equipment and report safety hazards to supervisor

This role isahybridrole,and you will also be anInside Sales Representative, you will play a key role in providing excellent customerservicedailyand doingthe following tasks:

• Welcome andadvise customerstocometo 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, show an ability to source products andmaintainsatisfactory inventory levels
• Capable of communicating on multiple levels with external customers with theobjectiveof increasing counter sales through upselling
• Support Branch Manager in obtaining all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), safetygoalsand an excellent net operating profit
• Precallcustomer orders
• Responsible for entering invoices into SAP, preparing credit notes, sorting documents, filing, and processing telephone orders
• Activelysolicitsnew salesin 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 or3years driving experience
• MinimumGrade 12 education or equivalentexperience
• A clean driving abstract (abstract to be readily available tosubmit, when asked)
• Ability to handle and lift goods up to60 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/orwelding industry
• Experience usinghandheldelectronic devices
• WHMIS/TDG certification

At Messer, our vision forculture and engagementis to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and trulywelcomethe diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing everyindividual withan 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 workand opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Together we value innovation,efficiencyand 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 usa great placeto builda career where your skills are valued and developed.

No artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated systems are used in the screening, assessment, orselectionof applicants for this position.