Inside Sales Representative

R Inside Sales Representative (Open)

Location:

Independence, MO - Retail shop

At Airgas, 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.

• Mon
  - Friday
• Comprehensive Family Benefits
  :
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents
  : up to 14-week paid child birth benefits.
• Future Security
  : 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access
  : benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Act as a Sales Associate for the retail store by selling products to businesses and industrial customers.

• Sells industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding supplies and related equipment to customers.
• Solicits sales with existing and potential customers and handles all associated paperwork to document those sales, quotes or other information which may need recording for future reference.
• Advises customers on equipment and materials needed and procedures to follow to complete tasks they wish to perform.
• Demonstrates use of equipment.
• Arranges for delivery of cylinders and hardgoods and maintains showroom displays.
• Assists customers with merchandise and loading and unloading cylinders.
• Communicates in person and on the telephone with customers, providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times.
• Monitors customers needs and works with them to maintain proper hardgood and cylinder levels to minimize or eliminate emergency deliveries.
• Checks accounts receivable status of accounts; talks with the salesman or credit department about past-due accounts and contacts customer regarding payment as well as collecting money as required.
• Ensures all required paperwork is accurately completed; including coding, costing and pricing.
• Maintains neat, clean and professional personal appearance.
• Coordinates with purchasing department any product shortage or outages.
• Ensures all administrative and accounting related procedures are strictly observed.
• Ensures all safety rules are strictly observed.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
• Customer service or sales experience.
• Industry and related product knowledge as well as experience handling compressed gases preferred.
• Computer experience or basic knowledge in computer order entry system.
• SAP knowledge and experience a plus.

• Forklift Certification or ability to become forklift certified.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Ability to routinely lift 25 - 60 lbs. and frequent bending.
• Must be able to work overtime, when necessary.
• Ability to perform functions during occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling and finger activities.
• Must be able to operate in a drug‑free, tobacco‑free workplace.
• Other duties as required.

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 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us‑ac

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