Account Manager

Account Manager (Open)

Location:

St. Louis, MO - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Airgas is hiring for an Account Manager Representative in St Louis, MO. 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.

Recruiter:
Matt McCain /  /

The Account Manager sells products to business and industrial establishments at customer's place of business by performing the following duties.

• Maximizing sales in the established territory by growing sales within existing accounts, identifying and developing new accounts at a level consistent with company expectations
• Communicate in an organized, clear and brief manner to effectively express ideas, plans, actions, projects, and engagements, which support customer business activity
• Effectively organize a course of action to accomplish sales goals by identifying and classifying both existing & potential account opportunities by effective time management and planning
• Develop and implement account penetration plans and strategies to include regular account business reviews for key customers to maximize sales at existing accounts
• Identify individuals who can initiate an order or influence a buying decision
• Maintain effective information management for all phases of selling activities, while establishing an action plan to maximize sales/margin
• Consistently seeks new product knowledge and understands competitive environment
• Fully integrating all product lines into accounts focusing on Adding Value supporting our Core Sales Philosophy

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 to 3 years of sales experience, preferably in industrial sales
• Possess the technological capabilities and understanding to communicate in today's business environment
• Ability to listen, gain trust and bring to closure an action, project, resolution or sale with customers
• Ability to utilize sales process to uncover customer objections/concerns, determine appropriate approach and provide solutions
• Ability to influence events to achieve goals beyond what is required
• Ability to stay with a position or plan of action until desired result is achieved or is no longer reasonably attainable
• Self-motivated, possessing a high energy level and a desire to win

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays. We provide a progressive parental leave package for our Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Birth mothers receive 14 weeks of leave at 100% pay, while other eligible associates receive up to 2 weeks of birth partner leave. 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 for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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.

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…