Inside Sales Representative and Driver

Messer Americas; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gas company is seeking an Inside Sales Representative and Delivery Driver to develop customer relationships and provide exceptional service. This role involves assisting customers, managing deliveries, and achieving sales targets. Candidates should have sales experience and a Grade 12 education. Join a diverse team that values innovation and safety.

Benefits

Paid time off

Competitive pay rate

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Incentive program

Career growth opportunities

Referral program

Employee perks and discounts

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of inside sales or administrative experience in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in-store, prepare and track orders.
• Deliver, load, and unload gaseous products to customer sites.
• Solicit new sales both in-store and via outbound calls.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

PowerPoint

Excel

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 values embedded in our daily operations.

Why Messer?

• Certified as Great Place to Work
• Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in the first year, including personal days
• Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate with comprehensive benefits and a pension plan
• Bonus and pay increases: Incentive program based on company performance and annual merit increases
• Career growth: Opportunities for advancement through training, development, and tuition reimbursement
• Referral program: Earn rewards by referring talent
• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on various products and services across Canada

Purpose:

Reporting to the Branch Manager, this position develops business relationships with customers and maintains high standards for Messer's customer service. A key focus is on business development for the region and for Messer as a whole.

This role involves customer deliveries and pickups, representing our organization positively by providing exceptional service.

What you’ll do:

Inside Sales Representative:

• Assist customers in-store, prepare and track orders
• Provide administrative and technical support to internal teams
• Implement creative customer service techniques, source products, and maintain inventory levels
• Communicate effectively with external customers to increase sales through upselling
• Support the Branch Manager in achieving performance indicators, safety targets, and profitability
• Enter invoices into SAP, prepare credit notes, organize documents, and draft correspondence
• Solicit new sales both in-store and via outbound calls
• Enhance counter sales and respond to telephone inquiries

Delivery Driver:

• Deliver, load, and unload gaseous products to customer sites within the assigned area
• Manage load updates and vehicle documentation accurately
• Build and maintain good customer relations by listening and resolving requests
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations
• Perform vehicle inspections and report hazards
• Handle administrative duties using portable technology for deliveries and reconciliation

What it takes:

Education and Experience:

• At least 1 year of inside sales or administrative experience, ideally in an industrial setting
• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Class 3 driver’s license
• One year of driving experience with a clean record, or three years' experience with training

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong sales and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of modern business systems
• SAP skills (asset)
• Product knowledge (desirable)
• Ability to meet sales targets
• Understanding of processes and mechanical aptitude
• Sales proposal development skills
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and presentation skills
• Strong Excel skills

At Messer, we value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment of respect and equal opportunity for all individuals. We encourage innovation, efficiency, and safety, working with integrity and respect. Join us to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.

Apply today at Messer Careers.

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