AG-Sales Trainee

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R AG-Sales Trainee (Open) –

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Tampa, FL - West - Cust. installations. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Airgas is Hiring for a Sales Trainee in Tampa, FL. The Sales Trainee will be placed in and must successfully complete a comprehensive training program to gain working knowledge of our industry, customers, and organization. The program focuses on sales-oriented and professional development training to prepare the Trainee to meet demanding challenges.

Upon completion, the Trainee will aim to meet and exceed corporate and regional objectives for sales growth, profitability growth, and A/R management within the assigned territory and will be able to sell all Airgas products to his/her customer base.

• Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers
• Develop and execute plans to maintain and grow the existing customer base
• Establish and maintain clear and consistent communication with internal departments regarding customer successes, customer failures, new customer developments and other customer-specific information
• Develop and execute plans to improve Airgas market share within the assigned sales territory
• Prepare and deliver effective sales presentations and proposals to prospective customers
• Qualify and pursue sales leads from other parts of the Airgas organization
• Keep local, regional and national Airgas management informed of territory performance, personal performance and market trends
• Develop and submit an annual sales plan for the assigned territory
• Submit required sales and activity reports on time, including itineraries, call reports, prospective lists, account wins and losses, and other information as required
• Maintain a leadership role through open and honest communication with all Airgas associates
• Maintain focus on safety in the workplace by complying with company safety procedures and practices

• Bachelor's degree, preferably related to Business or Sales
• Ability to effectively network and negotiate; strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational, time and territory management skills; goal oriented, self-motivated, and strong leadership skills. Ability to lead and function within team environments
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage
• Ambition to build a career in outside sales and sales leadership
• Onsite work environment, local travel

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This includes a comprehensive benefits package with 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 eligible full-time employees. We also offer a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible 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 eligibility for benefits described here and any special terms or conditions.

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; and a leading U.S. supplier of safety products, 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 is a subsidiary of Air Liquide.

Airgas is a Government contractor subject to applicable laws and regulations. If you require reasonable accommodations during employment selection, please contact us by email.

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 laws and regulations related to veterans and disability; it does not discriminate and provides reasonable accommodations as needed.

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