Welding Sales Specialist

Airgas, Inc.; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family benefits

14-week childbirth leave

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Early access after 30 days

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. in Islandia, NY seeks a Welding Sales Specialist to evaluate customer welding practices, drive automation solutions, and provide on-site training. The role covers travel in the Northern NJ/Metro-NYC area with substantial field responsibilities, including mentoring the team and coordinating installations. A strong background in welding and B2B sales is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent welding experience.
• Five or more years in B2B or specialized sales.
• Valid driver’s license and minimum liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer welding/cutting practices and conduct weld surveys and efficiency analyses.
• Advance the Airgas Advanced Fabrication Sales Methodology to grow capital equipment, robotics and automation solutions.
• Provide knowledgeable support on CNC cutting systems, robotic welding, and plasma/laser integration.
• Mentor welding specialist team and provide onsite product training for customers.
• Coordinate installation and servicing of fixed and robotic automation projects across stakeholders.
• Collect and report market trends, industry activities, and customer needs.

Skills

B2B sales

Welding industry knowledge

Customer training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Job description

Welding Sales Specialist

Location: Islandia, NY (Plant) – Filling industrial

Base Pay: $85k-100k with additional bonus opportunities. Auto allowance and mileage reimbursement.

Based out of Northern NJ or Metro-NYC with frequent travel within assigned territory.

Benefits: comprehensive family benefits, 14-week paid childbirth benefit, 401(k) retirement plan with match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, early access after 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer welding/cutting practices and conduct weld surveys and efficiency analyses to recommend improvements.
• Advance the Airgas Advanced Fabrication Sales Methodology to contribute to the growth of capital equipment, robotics, and automation solutions.
• Provide knowledgeable support and share expertise on CNC cutting systems, robotic welding systems, and plasma/laser integration.
• Act as a mentor to the wider welding specialist team and provide onsite product and application training for customers.
• Coordinate installation and servicing of fixed and robotic automation projects, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.
• Collect and report on market trends, industry activities, and customer needs to keep Airgas as a trusted reference and industry leader.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent formal welding experience.
• Five or more years in B2B or specialized sales.
• Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and minimum liability insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding engineering degree or military welding training.
• Exposure to technical sales or consultative background.
• 4+ years of experience in the welding or industrial industry.

Preferred Education and Certifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Membership in relevant professional societies (AWS, ASM, ASNT, ASQ, ASME, SME).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Contact us to request accommodations.