Product Specialist - Irving TX

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. in Irving, Texas is seeking a Product Specialist to drive sales and growth of the high-density dry ice business.

You will work cross-functionally with branches and production to supply dry ice safely and reliably while building strong customer relationships. The role requires 1–3 years of professional sales experience, knowledge of dry ice/CO2 products, and proficiency with MS Office; valid driver's license; and a proven ability to sell value and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of professional sales experience with high performance.
• Experience in Dry Ice/CO2 products and related contracts.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed safety and profitable growth objectives.
• Prepare quotes, bids and contracts for signature.
• Develop new customers while servicing existing ones.
• Maintain CRM data and log outbound calls to prospects.
• Coordinate with Nippon Sanso Carbonic Products and resellers.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

MS Office

Industrial gases knowledge

Safety & compliance training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The company isseeking an Product Specialist to join our team.The Product Specialist isresponsible for all sales and growth aspects of the high density dry icebusiness in their assigned territory. The Product Specialist works crossfunctionally with our branches and production to supply dry ice safely andreliably to all of our customers. We are looking for highly motivated SalesProfessional with the ability to sell value who understands that results do notjust happen. The position is alsoresponsible for customer service, which includes maintaining current customersas well as developing new customers while working closely with the otherregions in the US and across our business entities.

POSITIONACCOUNTABILITIES

• Meet and exceed corporate objectives for safety and profitable growth within assigned territory.
• Use computer software to obtain, place and log outbound calls to new business prospects.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports.
• Meet individualized training requirements.
• Comply with company policies in safety, administration and quality.
• Prepare quotes, bids and contracts for signature.
• Work on Universities, Municipalities, Government & Non-Profit Medical Bids.
• Work with assigned dry ice resellers and be the liaison to the Merger and Acquisitions group for strategic partnerships.
• Perform high density market research nationally to facilitate business grow in optimal areas of expansion.
• Cultivate customer relationships by developing a deep knowledge of customer’s business and establishing a consultative relationship.
• Negotiate new and existing renewal agreements with the customers.
• Drive profitable growth of the business by working with the commercial regions, product management and contract administration.
• Perform basic product management and contract administration functions for senior leadership in Irving, Texas.
• Portfolio manage by gaining feedback from different groups in the organization.
• Coordinate communication and support between our customers and prospects from Nippon Sanso Carbonic Products.
• Provide first line product and application support to customers and prospects.
• Assist in accounts receivable as necessary.
• Promote “add-on” offerings from Nippon Sanso Carbonic Products during the business process.
• Partner with internal resources to accomplish growth objectives.
• Lead clear and consistent communication with internal departments relative to customer success, opportunity details, development processes and other customer information.
• Manage contract lifecycles (price reviews, quarterly business reviews and volume reviews).
• Support customer activities, new business acquisition, contract negotiations and customer service requirements.
• Maintain accounts, opportunities, contact data and professional sales calls in CRM (Dynamics).
• Keeps current with industry insights, monitors competition by gathering current marketplace data.
• Identifies cross-selling opportunities and leads the hand-off to other team members.
• Submit complete business packages to contract administration group for processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

LanguageSkills

• Ability to speak effectively, present information and respond to questions before groups of customers, clients, managers or employees of organization.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

MathematicalSkills

• Ability toapply basic concepts of algebra and geometry such as fractions, percentages,ratios, volume and proportions to practical situations.

ReasoningAbility

• Ability to define problems, collectdata, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety ofinstructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work in a Matrixenvironment.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor'sDegree is Preferred

WorkExperience

• 1-3 years 3+ years of professional sales experiencewith demonstrated high performance and proficiency is required.
• 1-3 years Experience in Dry Ice/CO2 products, B2Caccounts, high density dry ice blasting, working with universities under PO’sand contracts is preferred.

Knowledge,Skills and Abilities

• Proficient computer software skills with programs such Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Hands on understanding of industrial gas products, production, distribution applications, and associated equipment.
• Training in Safety and Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and FDA).
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Licenses andCertifications

Valid Driver's License

PhysicalDemands

• StationaryPosition - Frequently
• Move/Traverse -Frequently
• StationaryPosition/Seated - Frequently
• Transport/Lifting– Occasionally up to 30lbs
• Transport/Carrying– Occasionally up to 30lbs
• ExertingForce/Pushing - Rarely
• ExertingForce/Pulling - Rarely
• Ascend/Descend– Occasionally
• Balancing –Occasionally
• PositionSelf/Stooping – Occasionally
• PositionSelf/Kneeling – Occasionally
• PositionSelf/Crouching – Occasionally
• PositionSelf/Crawling – Occasionally
• Reaching –Occasionally
• Handling –Occasionally
• Grasping –Occasionally
• Feeling –Occasionally
• Communicate/Talking- Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing- Constantly
• RepetitiveMotions - Frequently
• Coordination -Frequently

TravelRequirements

• EstimatedAmount Brief Description
• 15% Sometravel to plants, customers and team meetings outside the region will berequired.

Target Salary:$60k-70k base plus commission (OTE $90k) (~$100k based on experience; ~$5k aquarter based on median performance of reps)

Territory:Irving, Texas

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complieswith the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteranstatus. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability