Field Safety Sales Manager

Airgas; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Airgas Coppell, TX seeks a Field Safety Sales Manager to lead a 4-6 person Safety Specialist team, drive large site sales growth, retain customers and attract new ones. You will manage development and productivity, uphold safety policies, and coach reps to hit quotas while coordinating with regional leadership.

The role requires on-site work with travel up to 60% in the Central Division and a track record of sales leadership in Industrial markets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 5+ years supervisory experience preferred with sales background in Commercial Industrial Market.
• Ability to interact strategically with all levels of management and work in a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong sales and negotiation abilities.
• Salesforce.com usage experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4-6 Safety Specialists across a geographic territory to grow safety product sales.
• Coach, motivate, and develop associates; manage hiring and onboarding processes.
• Develop budgets, monitor YTD performance, and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Use Salesforce to guide the sales process from prospecting to close; coordinate with regional leadership.
• Support marketing efforts, trade shows and customer events; manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales strategy

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Territory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

R10098535 Field Safety Sales Manager (Open)Location:Coppell, TX (SAF) - WarehouseHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.The Central Division F ield Safety Sales Manager role will effectively manage a team of outside sales Safety Specialists to drive large customer site sales growth, customer retention and new customer attainment. This critical role manages Associate sales development and productivity, as well as standard aspects of employment. Sales Managers must always act with integrity, while supporting the success of their direct reports.At Airgas: We RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.Airgas is Hiring a Field Safety Sales Manager in Central Division.We are looking for you!Base Plus Bonus opportunityTravel 60% within Central DivisionComprehensive 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 employmentManage a team of 4-6 Safety Specialist who are assigned a geographic territory working as Sales REPS & Consultants in pursuit of Growing Safety related Products.Enforce and uphold all Company policies and procedures, including acting and managing safe practices in all instances. Associate safety is paramount to all other duties.Oversee Associate hiring & onboarding, including employing resources to train Associates on Markets, Products and Standard Operating Procedures.Motivate and coach the Specialist team to generate sales through effective sales path control and negotiation skills.Meet weekly with individual sales representatives to coach technique, review assigned territory, and navigation of complex components necessary to meet customer expectations. Meet monthly to update each Associate on YTD productivity vs. Goals/Quota. Associates should always know where their Sales & Margin actual achievement is YTD and MTD vs. goals.Provide representatives with assistance in customer problem-solving including, but not limited to, resource utility, departmental issues, credit, fulfillment, pricing, etc.Build financial sales budgets based on assigned customer’s historical sales, recent quarter trends and growth expectations. Follow all guidelines in keeping with consistent standardized budgeting.Use or build reporting that provides daily status updates to associates regarding their assigned territory, as well as the customers in their assigned geography.Set goals based on sales budgets and objectives monthly, reviewing resultsEnsure associates variable compensation is accurate and processed on time.Manage and document any and all personnel issues for direct reports, engaging HR when needed.Ensure associates grasp training material, provide additional support when need is identified.Conduct regular team meetings to review current market trends, and any relevant information available from national resources. .Shepherd continued adoption and development of use of the Salesforce.com tool to guide the sales process through phases of development to close.Work to develop tools to enable the team to be more agile in the pursuit of business expansion, including relevant persona development within Salesforce.When applicable, communicate and coordinate sales activities with appropriate regional personnel including Account Managers, other Specialists and Regional Leadership.Manage and participate in marketing efforts, trade shows and customer events..Support Vendor relationships through active engagement with the local Vendor Representatives.Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.________________________Are you a MATCH?Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED equivalent required5+ years supervisory experience preferred along with prior sales experience/ in Commercial Industrial MarketAbility to interact strategically with all levels of managementAble to work well as a member of a local & national teamExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlinesPreferred:College DegreeExcellent sales and negotiation skillsSalesforce.COM usage experienceStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAnalytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to function well in a high-paced and stressful environment________________________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