Counter Sales Associate

R Counter Sales Associate (Open)

Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA - Retail shop Airgas is Hiring for an Counter Sales Associate in Cedar Rapids, IA!

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!
**** Monday to Friday, First Shift!

* Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA
* Customer Service Experience As a Counter Sales Associate you are the first thing our customers see as they walk into our branches. You are the face of Airgas! You will sell medical, industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment and hard goods and tools to customers. The Counter Sales Associate responds to inquiries or concerns from either walk-in customers or those customers that call in as well as provides additional warehouse support as needed.
** Recruiter:  Gaby Bogenschutz/ ga /  (Phone Number)
*** Solicits sales from walk-in and telephone call-in customers assisting customers with identification of product needs and locating merchandise.
* Accurately completes and files all required paperwork on a timely basis. Documents sales, quotes or other information.
* Enters sales & quote data into the computer and researches information for customers using the computer system.
* Receives payment for merchandise or services sold and enters sale into the computer. Responsible for payments received and adhering to all administrative and accounting related procedures
* Restocks store merchandise as needed. Arranges stock on shelves or racks in sales area and keeps merchandise in order. Marks or tickets merchandise.
* Provides warehouse support for shipping & receiving, inventory stocking, cleaning, labeling, or other tasks.
* Follows all safety procedures. Uses established safety procedures for cylinder handling during exchanges and storage of cylinders.
* Maintains showroom cleanliness by procedures set forth by management.
* Maintains current price documentation and product literature as it becomes available. Keeps product knowledge current.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** HS Diploma or equivalent required.
* Minimum of 2 years of previous product, warehouse and/or sales related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
* Intermediate knowledge of Google and/or MS Office Applications.
* Requires frequent use of computer and telephones and occasional use of a forklift, pallet jack or other material handling equipment.
* Employee will frequently be required to position self to stock inventory and handle cylinders.
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Ability to routinely move up to 60 pounds and move more than 60 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** SAP preferred
* Forklift preferred                        
** Benefits
* * We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

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

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

** Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
** 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.

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