Outside Sales Representative - Knoxville, TN

US10 Air Products and Chemical; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus 1

Commissions

Health insurance from day one

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

AD&D life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Products has an immediate opening for an Outside Sales Representative in the Knoxville, TN area. This B2B sales role focuses on acquiring new customers for the Microbulk South Business and offers a strong development path across multiple industries.

Local candidates preferred; relocation not offered. The position includes a competitive base salary plus commissions, immediate insurance options, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off, reflecting Air Products’ commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in B2B sales.
• Go-getter attitude with a passion for sales and learning.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to access a personal vehicle.
• Comfort with face-to-face cold calling and relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new prospects through in-person visits, calls, and emails.
• Learn and master our Microbulk product suite and safety standards.
• Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities using CRM tools.
• Deliver compelling presentations and proposals to clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.

Skills

Go-getter attitude

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Face-to-face cold calling

Relationship development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent B2B sales experience

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities. Reimagine What's Possible Air Products has an immediate opening for an Outside Sales Representative in the Knoxville, TN area. This is more than just a job, it's a career-building opportunity in Business-to-Business (B2B) sales, focused on acquiring new customers for our Microbulk South Business. Gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of industries, including: Manufacturing, Laboratories, Medical, Aerospace, Life Sciences, Food Packaging, Chemicals, and Metals Fabrication. Note: Local candidates preferred. No relocation assistance provided.

What's In It for You:

• Competitive base salary plus commissions
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage new prospects through in-person visits, calls, and emails.
• Learn and master our Microbulk product suite and safety standards.
• Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities using CRM tools.
• Deliver compelling presentations and proposals to clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience in B2B sales) technical background a plus
• A go-getter attitude with a passion for sales and learning.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to access and safely operate a reliable personal vehicle on an ongoing basis.
• Comfort with face-to-face cold calling and relationship development.

Why This Role Is a Great Fit for Early Career Talent:

• Comprehensive Training: We'll equip you with the tools, knowledge, and mentorship to succeed in technical sales.
• Career Growth: This role is the foundation for long-term advancement opportunities within Air Products.
• Real Impact: You'll lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
• Diverse Experience: Work across multiple industries to build a versatile skill set.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer.

As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what's possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at [e-mail].

General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you'll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Employee and Applicant Rights Behind every success and innovation that has made a difference in the world, you will find a team of passionate people who helped make it possible. At Air Products, our talented people help each other and our customers thrive. To our colleagues, we are valued and respected teammates. To our customers, we are partners in creating value. To our communities, we are caring, involved neighbors and committed stewards of the environment.

Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company with more than 85 years of experience serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets while generating a cleaner future. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where safety comes first, diverse perspectives are valued, innovation thrives, and employees have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.