Outside Sales Associate

Airgas; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Auto allowance

Travel within territory

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Airgas Red-D-Arc in San Diego, CA is hiring an Outside Sales Associate to develop rentals and sales of welding equipment, power generation and weld automation in the assigned region. You will follow leads, present, quote, and build long-term relationships while meeting rental and sales goals.

Qualifications include a post-secondary diploma or equivalent, leadership, relationship building, decision making and strong problem solving, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education equivalent to a Diploma in Business Management or equivalent.
• Leadership: Guide and mentor associates; delegate and follow-up effectively.
• Relationship Building: Communicate effectively.
• Decision Making: Work independently while following company policies.
• Problem Solving: Proactively and methodically handle conflicting goals.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Develop rentals and sales of welding equipment, power generation and weld automation in the assigned region.
• Follow sales leads, make presentations, prepare quotations, maintaining literature and providing customer follow-ups.
• Assess customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Maintains a safe working environment by following health and safety guidelines.
• Develop end-user customer base through effective communication, assessment of needs and recommendations of solutions.
• Performs onsite equipment demonstrations.
• Meets or exceeds rental and sales goals specified in the market area.
• Represents the company at trade association meetings and trade shows.
• Compiles lists of prospective customers for sales leads.
• Maintains accurate and timely submission of sales call reports and expenses.
• Provides customer follow-up and back-up coverage at the branch when needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship Building

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Diploma in Business Management or equivalent

Job description

R10093527 Outside Sales Associate (Open)

Location:

San Diego, CA (RDA) - Welding equipment rental

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 Red-D-Arc is Hiring an Outside Sales Associate in San Diego, CA!

We are looking for you!

• $75-85k Base pay plus commission
• Monthly auto allowance
• 25%-50-% Travel within assigned territory
• 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.

Under the direction of the District Manager , the incumbent will develop rentals and sales of welding equipment , power generation and weld automation in the assigned region by following sales leads , making presentations, preparing quotations, maintaining all required literature and providing customer follow-ups. The incumbent will also assess customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Develops and increases the end user customer base by effective communication , assessment of needs and recommendations of solutions.
• Performs onsite equipment demonstrations.
• Makes application recommendations of welding and positioning equipment.
• Develops long-term supply relationships through contracts and/or agreements.
• Works as part of a team in providing customer solutions.
• Meets or exceeds rental and sales goals specified in the market area.
• Represents the company at trade association meetings and Trade Shows to promote products.
• Compiles lists of prospective customers for sales leads based on information from newspapers, business directories, trade journals and/or other sources.
• Maintains accurate and timely submission of sales call reports and expenses.
• Provides customer follow-up.
• Provides back-up coverage at the branch location during vacations and other employee shortages.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• Post secondary education equivalent to a Diploma in Business Management or equivalent.
• Leadership : Must be able to guide and mentor associates. Must be able to delegate and follow-up effectively.
• Relationship Building : Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Decision Making: Must be able to work independently while making decisions based on company policies and objectives.
• Problem Solving: Must be able to proactively and methodically deal with conflicting goals and challenging situations.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales experience in either an industrial equipment rental or a welding equipment sales or rental environment (ideally construction, fabrication, and/or manufacturing sectors) an asset.
• Working knowledge of positioning equipment, welding applications and equipment as an asset.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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].

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