Inside Sales Representative

Inside Sales Representative (Open)

Location:

Independence, MO - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• Mon
  - Friday
• Comprehensive Family Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents:
  Up to 14‑week paid childbirth benefits.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access:
  Benefits start after 30 days of employment.

Recruiter:
Cherese Aviles |  |  (call/text)

Act as a Sales Associate for the retail store by selling products to businesses and industrial customers.

• Sells industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding supplies and related equipment to customers.
• Solicits sales with existing and potential customers and handles all associated paperwork.
• Advises customers on equipment and materials needed and procedures to complete tasks they wish to perform.
• Demonstrates use of equipment.
• Arranges for delivery of cylinders and hardgoods and maintains showroom displays.
• Assists customers with merchandise and loading and unloading cylinders.
• Communicates in person and on the telephone with customers, providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times.
• Monitors customers' needs and works with them to maintain proper hardgoods and cylinder levels to minimize or eliminate emergency deliveries.
• Checks accounts receivable status of accounts; talks with the salesman or credit department about past‑due accounts and contacts customers regarding payment and collects money as required.
• Ensures all required paperwork is accurately completed; including coding, costing and pricing.
• Maintains neat, clean and professional personal appearance.
• Coordinates with purchasing department any product shortage or outages.
• Ensures all administrative and accounting related procedures are strictly observed.
• Ensures all safety rules are strictly observed.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
• Customer service or sales experience.
• Industry and related product knowledge as well as experience handling compressed gases preferred.
• Computer experience or basic knowledge of computer order entry system.
• SAP knowledge and experience a plus.

• Forklift Certification or ability to become forklift certified.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Ability to routinely lift 25‑60 lbs. and frequent bending.
• Must be able to work overtime, when necessary.
• Ability to perform functions during occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling and finger activities.
• Must be able to operate in a drug‑free, tobacco‑free workplace.
• Other duties as required.

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 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 to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-ac