Area Vice President

** Job Description

Summary:

** The Area Vice President (AVP) provides leadership to an assigned business area developing and directing the business plan and strategy in conjunction with the executive management team. The AVP maintains full profit and loss responsibility for the business area and regularly provides review and corrective action plans to executive management. This position identifies and leads the planning and execution of growth strategies in the assigned business area.
* Four-year college degree from an accredited institution in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Sales Management, Engineering, or related field.
* Minimum of 10 years of increasing responsibility in business to business sales-related or sales operations positions to include prior experience managing a team and a P&L.
* A track record of achieving profitable sales growth and managing the dynamics of change is required.
* Previous experience within industrial and/or medical sales highly preferred
* Bilingual a plus but not required
* A reputation for strong leadership skills and the capability of developing and managing a team of experienced sales professionals with a strong emphasis on customer excellence and customer-focused results is required.
* Versatility to function effectively in a fast paced and changing business environment.
* Excellent motivational skills.
* Ability to analyze a business opportunity, and develop a successful sales strategy to acquire new business.
* Demonstrated knowledge of business and accounting concepts including but not limited to Return on Investment, P&L statements, balance sheets, interest and leasing calculations, and margin responsibilities.
* Tough minded, take charge change agent who challenges the status quo and acts with a sense of urgency
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and to create cross-functional alignment.
* Must possess excellent communication skills, especially in the development of action plans and to ensure accountability and follow through.
* Ability to make highly effective oral and written presentations and proposals to all levels of management.
* Working knowledge of SAP preferred.

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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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.

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