Strategic Account Manager

Strategic Account Manager

Location:

Columbus, OH - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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 Strategic Account Manager in Ohio!

We are looking for you!

The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) is pivotal in advancing sales growth of Strategic National Accounts (SNA) serviced within the regional company. The SAM focuses on cultivating and nurturing business relationships with decision-makers in national, multi-location companies. This position will partner on sales activities with the regional company management and local teams, ensuring that Airgas and all strategic account locations are thriving within contract commitments.

Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, in Business Administration, Marketing, or equivalent. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of commercial experience
• Ability to build effective, lasting relationships with all levels and roles both within Airgas and outside the organization.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with the ability to provide meaningful customer sales analysis and cost comparisons.
• Proactive with excellent organizational and time management skills to include the ability to multi-task and effectively contribute to projects in a diverse organization.
• Ability to work effectively toward deadlines in a high-energy environment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, legal documents and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and team goals.
• Ability to evaluate strategic price points and technical bids.
• Frequent regional travel (50% or more of the work time) requiring overnight travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• A proven background contributing to growth in industrial, commercial, or educational markets.
• A natural ability to nurture long-term partnerships and build alignment across complex, multi-level stakeholder groups.
• Familiarity or interest in industrial gas, welding, or safety markets.

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.

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.

About Airgas

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual…