Counter Sales Representative

Airgas; Bedford Heights (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, seeks a Counter Sales Representative in Bedford Heights, OH. You will assist walk-in and call-in customers, help select products, process sales, and manage paperwork while supporting warehouse tasks. Monday–Friday daytime hours and a robust benefits package accompany the role.

Preferred candidates have gas/welding/safety-supply retail experience, HS diploma, and familiarity with MS Office/Google apps; SAP and forklift experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous product, warehouse and/or sales or customer service related experience and/or training.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong background in gas, welding and/or safety supply industry with retail experience preferred.
• Experience working with industrial related supplies, products, or services, preferably with industrial gases and/or welding supplies.
• Proficient in MS Office and/or Google applications; prior SAP experience preferred.
• Prior experience operating a forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solicits sales from walk-in and telephone call-in customers assisting customers with identification of product needs and locating merchandise.
• Accurately completes and files all required paperwork on a timely basis; documents sales, quotes or other information.
• Enters sales & quotes into the computer and researches information for customers using the computer system.
• Receives payment for merchandise or services sold and enters sale into the computer.
• Responsible for payments received and adhering to all administrative and accounting related procedures.
• Wraps and bags purchase and helps customers load merchandise into their vehicles.
• Provides warehouse support for shipping & receiving, inventory stocking, cleaning, labeling, or other tasks.
• Restocks store merchandise as needed; arranges stock on shelves or racks in sales area and keeps merchandise in order.
• Marks or tickets merchandise; follows all safety procedures for cylinder handling during exchanges and storage.
• Maintains showroom cleanliness and current price documentation and product literature.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Product knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Google applications

SAP

Forklift

Job description

R10101149 Counter Sales Representative (Open)Location:Bedford Heights, OH - Retail shopHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?At 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 a Counter Sales Representative in Bedford Heights, OH!We are looking for you !Monday thru Friday, daytime hours.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 tThe Counter Sales position sells medical, industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment and hard goods and tools to customers. This position responds to inquiries or concerns from either walk-in customers or those customers that call in. The Counter Sales associate provides additional warehouse support as needed.Solicits sales from walk-in and telephone call-in customers assisting customers with identification of product needs and locating merchandise.Accurately completes and files all required paperwork on a timely basis. Documents sales, quotes or other information.Enters sales & quote data into the computer and researches information for customers using the computer system.Receives payment for merchandise or services sold and enters sale into the computer. Responsible for payments received and adhering to all administrative and accounting related procedures. Wraps and bags purchase and helps customers load merchandise into their vehicles.Provides warehouse support for shipping & receiving, inventory stocking, cleaning, labeling, or other tasks. Restocks store merchandise as needed. Arranges stock on shelves or racks in sales area and keeps merchandise in order. Marks or tickets merchandise.Follows all safety procedures. Uses established safety procedures for cylinder handling during exchanges and storage of cylinders.Maintains showroom cleanliness by procedures set forth by management.Maintains current price documentation and product literature as it becomes available. Keeps product knowledge current.Other duties and projects as assigned.________________________Are you a MATCH?Required QualificationsHS Diploma or equivalent required.Minimum of 2 years of previous product, warehouse and/or sales or customer service related experience and/or training .Preferred QualificationsAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.Strong background in gas, welding and/or safety supply industry with retail experience preferred.Experience working with industrial related supplies, products, or services, preferably with industrial gases and/or welding supplies.Proficient in MS Office and/or Google applications; prior SAP experience preferred.Prior experience operating a forklift preferred.________________________BenefitsWe 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 PERFORMANCEAt 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 AirgasAirgas, 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 Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose._________________________Equal Employment Opportunity InformationWe are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail]._________________________California Privacy Notice