Specialty Gas Sales Specialist

Air Liquide; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly auto allowance

Comprehensive family benefits

14 weeks paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Early benefits after 30 days

Job summary

Airgas in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a dedicated Specialty Gas Sales Specialist to nurture key customer relationships and drive growth in the region. You will present technical solutions for pure gases and gas mixtures, identify new business opportunities, and collaborate with operations and service teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in sales or technical environments, a relevant degree, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical field or related business area.
• 3+ years in product, laboratory, or sales environments.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to manage dynamic priorities.
• Experience in industrial retail, inside sales, or inventory control is valued.
• Willingness to operate in a drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and maintain strong customer relationships in the specialty gas segment.
• Identify new business opportunities and partnerships in target industries.
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations for customers.
• Collaborate with operations, customer service, and technical support to ensure order fulfilment.
• Prepare forecasts, reports, and pipeline updates for management.
• Attend industry events to promote Airgas specialty gas offerings and expand contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Prioritization

Relationship building

Sales mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Engineering/Business or related field

Tools

SAP

PROS functionalities

MS Office

Google Apps

Job description

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 Specialty Gas Sales Specialist in Phoenix, AZ!

We are looking for you !

• Target Base Salary Range: $70k - $80k plus commission
• Monthly auto allowance
• 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

Airgas is looking for a dedicated, relationship-focused Sales Specialist (Specialty Gas) who will steward and nurture sustainable growth and value of specialty gas products within an assigned region. This role focuses on nurturing and maintaining strong customer relationships, discovering and welcoming new business opportunities, and sharing technical expertise and guidance to co-create solutions and support customer aspirations.

• Conduct thorough research to identify potential customers and discover new partnership paths.
• Contribute to and advance growth aspirations for specialty gas products, including pure gases, gas mixtures, and related equipment.
• Develop and bring strategic growth plans to life to identify, qualify, and partner with new customers within target industries.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, deeply understanding their evolving needs and ensuring long-term satisfaction.
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations to educate and support customers on the features, benefits, and applications of Airgas specialty gas products.
• Collaborate deeply with internal teams, including operations, customer service, and technical support, to ensure seamless order fulfilment and build alignment on solutions.
• Prepare and share accurate forecasts, reports, and pipeline updates to keep the management team informed and aligned.
• Monitor market trends, market dynamics, and customer feedback to discover opportunities for product development or service enhancements.
• Facilitate agreement on pricing and contract terms with customers, adhering to company guidelines and profitability objectives.
• Attend industry trade shows, conferences, and networking events to promote Airgas specialty gas offerings and expand professional contacts.
• Build rapport and foster understanding to address and support customer inquiries effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide thoughtful solutions that smoothly meet customer requirements.
• Foster understanding and guide solutions for customer inquiries and concerns in a professional, caring manner.
• Protect the confidentiality of sensitive information with utmost integrity.
• Present a professional image reflective of our core company values.
• Identify and align key customer stakeholders at all levels within targeted accounts to advance sustainable growth by welcoming new business accounts.
• Establishes and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to new customer developments, successes, and opportunities to ensure a supportive transition.
• Utilizes all available collective resources to help realize growth and development opportunities.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related scientific/technical field.
• We value 3+ years of experience in product, laboratory, or sales environments (we also value an equivalent combination of education and unique life experience).
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to manage dynamic priorities effectively.
• We value experience in industrial retail, inside sales, or inventory control.
• Attention to detail in handling transactions.
• Availability for occasional overtime when the team needs extra support.
• We are looking for candidates who can operate in a drug-free workplace.

Preferred Qualifications:

• We value a background in gas, welding, or safety supplies as a wonderful asset.
• Experience with SAP, Google, or MS Office Applications.
• SAP and PROS functionalities.
• The ability to communicate clearly and warmly with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds.