Counter Sales Associate​/Relief Driver

R Counter Sales Associate/Relief Driver (Open)

Location:

Athens, GA - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Airgas is Hiring for a Counter Sales Associate/Relief Driver in Athens, GA!

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We are looking for you!

• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Monday through Friday
• Consistent Schedule, Vacation, and Sick Time!
• Great benefits after 30 Days!

Recruiter:
Cady Rowland-Szabad |  |  CALL/TEXT

The Counter Sales Associate/Relief Driver will act as a Sales Associate for the retail store by selling products to businesses and industrial customers.

• Proactively sell industrial gasses, welding supplies, and related equipment to both existing and potential customers.
• Handle all sales-related paperwork, including documenting sales, quotes, and pertinent customer details.
• Provide insightful answers to customer inquiries and offer expert guidance on suitable equipment and procedures.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly showroom.
• Assist customers with merchandise and facilitate the loading and unloading of cylinders.
• Cultivate and nurture positive customer relations.
• Communicate effectively in-person and over the phone to offer information on costs, ordering, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor customer needs and collaboratively manage hardgoods and cylinder levels to reduce emergency deliveries.
• Act as a backup to the primary route drivers.

• Valid CDL with Hazmat endorsement
• Previous experience in customer service or sales.
• Familiarity with compressed gases and related products is advantageous.
• Basic computer skills, along with familiarity in order entry systems.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Analytical thinking to assess customer situations and provide effective solutions.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Positive team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
• Skillful handling of cash transactions.
• Physical strength to handle loads up to 60 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
• Flexibility for extended hours and overtime as required.

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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.

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.

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…