In Store Sales - Driver (Transportation)
Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is looking for a dynamic customer service-oriented associate to work in our retail branch. This position will handle customer inquiries, sell products to both walk-in and preferred customers as well as on occasion deliver compressed gas cylinders, hard goods, and associated products to customer locations (local route). Backup drivers are required to touch freight when delivering, have a strong commitment to safety, as well as provide excellent customer service.
What we offer you!
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
- Employee Discount Programs
- Career growth opportunities
- Work/life balance
What you will be doing: (1st shift) (CDL B or CDL A)
- Provides customer support by taking phone orders, addressing inquiries, tracking order status and shipments and solving customer issues
- Assesses and recommends products while promoting additional sales of hard goods and gases to achieve target margins
- Conducts product demonstrations for customers using customer insight to drive and guide the development of new offerings
- Works closely with and provides sales support to Outside Sales team
- Maintains customer records and files, including accurate account setup and pricing
- Performs warehouse duties and moving cylinders for customers as needed
- Delivers products to customers by making an average of 10-12 stops per day, while touching freight, completing paperwork, and providing excellent customer service
- Accurately counts and records the quantities and styles of products delivered and picked up
- Completes hazardous material shipping orders papers in accordance with DOT regulations
- Conducts and reports pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Identifies need for timely vehicle repairs and/or maintenance
- Builds both relationships and partnerships with internal and external customers to meet goals and objectives of the business and customer needs
- Continuously builds knowledge on how Linde's business operates and succeeds
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Customer Service or Counter Sales experience required; Industrial setting preferred
- Knowledge of welding equipment and supplies preferred
- No DUI/DWI or other alcohol (driving) related convictions within the last ten (10) years
- 2 years of consecutive driving experience or have recently received a certification from an accredited Truck Driving School
- Valid class A or B CDL is required
- Current Hazmat Endorsement on CDL strongly preferred or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
- No preventable accidents, license suspensions or other moving violations in the past 2 years
- Pass a DOT physical and obtain a medical certificate
- Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 75 pounds
- Read and write in English
- 21 years or older
- Effective communication and active listening skills
- Upholds high standards of honesty and integrity
- Demonstrates personal ownership for safety and actively contributes to a strong safety culture
- Contributes to a positive work environment where differences are valued and supported
- Strives for personal achievement and helps others attain results
- Ensures accountability through collaboration and interpersonal skills
Why you will enjoy working with us:
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet. Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
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