Inside Sales

Inside Sales Representative – Columbia, SC

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Columbia, SC. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, customers, and partners. Airgas is hiring an Inside Sales Representative to partner with customers to provide industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding equipment, and other essential supplies.

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external partners, fostering understanding and long-term relationships.
• Ensures all required paperwork is accurately completed, including coding, costing, and pricing.
• Partners with customers to identify the best tools and procedures for their specific tasks; demonstrates equipment use to build customer confidence.
• Manages order entry and processes transactions; assists the team with the reconciliation of deposits.
• Coordinates via phone, e-mail, and in person with customers and team members to provide helpful information on costs and delivery.
• Contributes to an outgoing call strategy to support the continued growth and success of the branch.
• Coordinates the transfer of merchandise between locations to meet customer needs.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a supportive manner with customers, vendors, and colleagues.
• Stocks shelves and maintains welcoming showroom displays to provide an excellent customer experience.
• Coordinates cylinder movement and pallet organization.
• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment to ensure a secure environment for everyone.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of customer service and/or sales experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft/Google applications.
• Ability to accurately handle cash transactions.
• Ability to routinely lift 25-75 pounds and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Adherence to Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to this position’s responsibilities.

• Forklift certification or ability to become forklift certified.
• Knowledge of welding, gases, industrial, safety supply sales preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish (fluent in speaking, writing, and reading) strongly preferred.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, and floating holidays.
• Paid parental leave of 14 weeks for childbirth.
• Tuition Assistance and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Early access to benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Other standard Airgas benefits for full-time employees.

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Airgas, an Air Liquide Company, is 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. We are a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations.

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