Counter Sales Representative

Airgas, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Family Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

PPE provided

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. is looking for a Counter Sales Representative in La Crosse, WI. The role involves providing excellent customer service, managing orders, and ensuring adherence to safety policies.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and 2-5 years of sales experience. The position offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in sales environments is preferred.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Experience in industrial retail is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to company policies on safety and PPE.
• Provide excellent customer service to partners.
• Manage order entry and process transactions.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Applications

MS Office

SAP

Job description

R10093135 – Counter Sales Representative (Open)

Location: La Crosse, WI – Retail shop

Additional Information

• Base pay plus bonus opportunities!
• Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, no weekend work!
• PPE provided
• 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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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 employment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment to ensure a secure environment for everyone.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external partners, fostering understanding and long‑term relationships.
• Ensures all required paperwork is accurately completed, including coding, costing, and pricing.
• Partners with customers to identify the best tools and procedures for their specific tasks; demonstrates equipment use to build customer confidence.
• Manages order entry and processes transactions; assists the team with the reconciliation of deposits.
• Coordinates via phone, e‑mail, and in person with customers and team members to provide helpful information on costs and delivery.
• Contributes to an outgoing call strategy to support the continued growth and success of the branch.
• Coordinates the transfer of merchandise between locations to meet customer needs.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a supportive manner with customers, vendors, and colleagues.
• Stocks shelves and maintains welcoming showroom displays to provide an excellent customer experience.
• Coordinate cylinder movement and pallet organization

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-5 years of experience in product, warehouse, or sales environments (we also value an equivalent combination of education and unique life experience).
• Regular attendance and punctuality are strict requirements for this role.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast paced setting.
• Experience in industrial retail, inside sales, or inventory control is a plus.
• Attention to detail in handling transactions.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and move up to 150 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Availability for occasional overtime when the team needs extra support.Must be able to operate in a drug‑free workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• A background in gas, welding, or safety supplies is a wonderful asset.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Google, or MS Office Applications and SAP is a plus.
• The ability to communicate clearly and warmly with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees.
• 401k plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We 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].