Inside Sales

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation

Tuition assistance

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas is hiring an Inside Sales Representative for the Lynchburg, VA retail shop. You will proactively sell industrial gases, welding supplies, and related equipment to businesses and industrial customers, handling orders, quotes, and customer information while delivering knowledgeable guidance.

Join a team that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) match, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, and opportunities to grow with

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service or sales.
• Basic computer skills, along with familiarity in order entry systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Analytical thinking to assess customer situations and provide effective solutions.
• Skillful handling of cash transactions.
• Physical strength to handle loads up to 60 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
• Positive team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personalities and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Sell products to businesses and industrial customers as a retail store Sales Associate.
• Handle sales paperwork, including documenting sales, quotes, and customer details.
• Provide answers and guidance on equipment and procedures.
• Maintain a neat and orderly showroom and assist with loading/unloading cylinders.
• Cultivate positive customer relations and communicate costs, ordering and delivery schedules.
• Monitor customer needs and collaboratively manage hardgoods and cylinder levels.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Basic computer skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Cash handling

Team player

Diversity collaboration

Tools

SAP

Order entry systems

Job description

R10102905 Inside Sales (Open) Location: Lynchburg, VA - Retail shopChristiansburg, VA - Retail shop, Danville, VA - Retail shop, Martinsville, VA - Retail shop, Roanoke, VA - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? 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. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Inside Sales Representative in Lynchburg, VA! We are looking for you!

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.

The Inside Sales Representative will act as a Sales Associate for the retail store by selling products to businesses and industrial customers. Proactively sell industrial gasses, welding supplies, and related equipment to both existing and potential customers. Handle all sales-related paperwork, including documenting sales, quotes, and pertinent customer details. Provide insightful answers to customer inquiries and offer expert guidance on suitable equipment and procedures. Help maintain a neat and orderly showroom. Assist customers with merchandise and facilitate the loading and unloading of cylinders. Cultivate and nurture positive customer relations. Communicate effectively in-person and over the phone to offer information on costs, ordering, and delivery schedules. Monitor customer needs and collaboratively manage hardgoods and cylinder levels to reduce emergency deliveries.

Are you a MATCH?

• Previous experience in customer service or sales.
• Basic computer skills, along with familiarity in order entry systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Analytical thinking to assess customer situations and provide effective solutions.
• Skillful handling of cash transactions.
• Physical strength to handle loads up to 60 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
• Positive team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personalities and backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with compressed gases and related products is advantageous.
• SAP experience is a plus.

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 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 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].