Area Sales Manager

Overview

Airgas is 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.

Salary Range - 85-95K plus commission

• Area Sales Managers are responsible for sales growth, price increases, new business and contract administration. Candidates must have the ability to grow existing customers and convert prospects into profitable Airgas customers.
• Develops, maintains and builds a sales funnel.
• Sell profitable sales growth to new and existing opportunities.
• Prepare quotes, supply agreements and internal documentation for orders obtained.
• Prepares reports of business transactions and expense accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong internal business relationships with Operations.
• Generate a written territory business plan.
• Maintain sales activity reports through Excel and Database Software.
• Overnight travel required to manage sales territory via car and some air travel.
• Remain flexible to take on other key assignments as requested.

Required Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 yrs experience in selling industrial, food or chemical markets
• Technical knowledge and an aptitude of mechanical processes is a plus.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Products is required.