Bulk Sales Specialist

Air Liquide; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Airgas, a leading U.S. supplier of industrial gases, seeks a Bulk Sales Specialist in Piscataway, NJ. The role uses SME knowledge to grow bulk gas and on-site generator sales through direct and partner channels, with a focus on customer relationships and technical guidance.

The position offers base pay plus quarterly commissions, a monthly auto allowance, and comprehensive family benefits. Monday–Friday daytime hours with minimal overnight travel; salary range cited as 80–110K with expected

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of bulk products and processes common to Airgas customers.
• Demonstrated relationship management & consultative aptitude with the ability to problem-solve and devise technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support bulk product sales by providing SME guidance to internal and external customers.
• Coordinate customer bulk gas installation, site surveys and quote requests while cross-selling Airgas products.
• Provide technical knowledge to confirm customer project details and match needs with Airgas solutions.
• Maintain customer relationships with large bulk and on-site accounts and train customers as needed.

Skills

Bulk products knowledge

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field

Job description

R10098004 Bulk Sales Specialist (Open)Location:Piscataway, NJ - Retail shopAt Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.At Airgas, we **RESPECT**, **HONOR** and **VALUE** diversity.# **Airgas is Hiring for an Bulk Sales Specialist in Piscataway, NJ!**# ***We are looking for you !***Recruiter: Matt McCain / [e-mail] / 470-234-2065* Salary Range - 80-110K, $15-25K commission expected* Monday thru Friday, daytime hours.* Base plus quarterly commission* Monthly Auto Allowance* Minimal overnight travel* **Comprehensive Family Benefits:** Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.* **Support for Parents:** We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.* **Future Security:** 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.* **Early Access:** Your benefits start after just 30 days of employmen**t****GENERAL SUMMARY:**The Bulk Sales Specialist drives and supports the sale of Bulk products serving as a subject matter expert (SME) to both internal and external customers. The Sales Specialist is directly responsible for executing regional company specific bulk product marketing and sales growth plans through direct sales and collaboration with internal sales partners.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Responsible for sales growth by providing branch and outside sales associate support to facilitate sales of Bulk gas/systems and on-site generators in a given geographic territory. Develops and maintains solid working relationships with Branch Managers, Account Managers, District Managers, Sales Specialists and Technical Service Managers and personnel across the Region.* Coordinates and participates in customer Bulk gas installation, removal, modification, site survey and quote request activities looking for opportunities to sell not only Bulk products, but to cross-sell all Airgas products to all customers. Provides technical knowledge to assist with confirming customer project information such as Bulk gas type (liquid or gas use), vessel size, monthly volume, flow rate, line pressure requirements, duty cycle, USP requirements, telemetry, delivery constraints, temporary supply requirements, and any other additional project information.* Manages the customer relationship with larger Bulk and on-site customers.* Provides technical knowledge to customers by showing how Airgas can match customer needs with the appropriate products and services.* Initiates customer sales calls and provides customers with product and application training, engineering and technical support and service. Evaluates customer's Bulk processes and provides needed training for improvement/optimization.* Establishes a process for continuous and accurate market data collection for customer sales and service needs, market trends and competitor activities.* Utilizes all necessary sales and marketing literature to promote Airgas initiative.* Maintains and upgrades selling skills/strategies and technical/product knowledge through required training and self-directed research and learning. Develops sound pricing and negotiation strategies. This includes developing a track-record of success with implementing Bulk price increases and contract renewals.* Completes and turns in sales-related paperwork, including call reports, month-end reports, reads and responds to e-mail and phone calls in a timely manner.* Operates in a safe manner at all times and is a proactive advocate of safety; promotes safety by example and aggressively promotes safety with other associates and customers.* Special projects and other duties as required.## \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_##**Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be considered.* 3 years of prior technical solution driven sales experience within the bulk gas field preferred.* 4 years of prior Bulk gas industry experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:* Broad knowledge of bulk products and processes common to the Airgas customer.* Demonstrated relationship management & consultative aptitude with the ability to problem-solve and devise technical solutions for the customer.* Ability to build effective relationships with all levels and roles both within Airgas and outside the organization.* Strong mathematical, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to apply to customer sales analysis and cost comparisons.* Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a cross-functional team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to achieve results. Uses candor and sensitivity in their dealings with others.* Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills to include the ability to multitask and effectively manage projects in a diverse organization.* PC skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**Benefits**We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**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.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**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