Account Executive - Welding & Industrial Gases

Account Executive
- Welding & Industrial Gases

Location:

Longview, TX
- Retail shop

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 an Account Executive
- Welding & Industrial Gas sector in Longview, TX! We are looking for you!

As an Account Executive in the welding and industrial gases sector, you will be a highly experienced and results-oriented professional responsible for nurturing and growing key client relationships. You will serve as the primary point of contact for strategic accounts, advancing revenue growth by deeply understanding customer needs and providing comprehensive solutions across welding processes, industrial gases (including bulk and cylinder), and a full range of welding hard goods (equipment, consumables, safety gear).

You will strengthen Airgas' market position by identifying, developing, defining, and welcoming new metal fabrication partners.

Required qualifications include:

• Knowledge of various welding processes such as Arc Welding (SMAW, MIG/TIG, FCAW) and Cutting Processes (Plasma, Oxy-Fuel, Laser). An understanding of how automation and robotics enhance these applications is highly valued.
• A foundational understanding of how different metals react to welding and the resulting properties of various weldments.
• Familiarity with common gases (Argon, CO2, Oxygen, Nitrogen, etc.) and how different mixtures impact welding quality and material compatibility.
• Understanding of gas delivery systems (bulk tanks, cryogenic vessels, regulators) and a strong commitment to safety protocols regarding gas handling and storage.
• Knowledge of welding machines (inverters, multi-process), consumables (electrodes, filler metals, flux), and the essential safety gear (PPE) that keeps our customers and communities secure.
• Experience or interest in robotic welding cells and automated solutions to help our customers modernize their operations.

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.

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 protected characteristic.