Counter Sales Associate

R Counter Sales Associate (Open)

Location:

Des Moines, IA - Retail shop Airgas is Hiring for a Counter Sales Associate in Des Moines, 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:

Des Moines, 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.
* 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 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.

** 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.

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