Counter Sales Associate- Backup Non CDL Driver

Counter Sales Associate – Backup Non CDL Driver (Open)

Location:

Tulsa, OK - Peoria - Cust. installations

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. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

• Monday - Friday, no weekend work!
• Required to have a valid driver’s license; a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run
• Hours:
  
  7:30am-4:30pm
• Airgas provides PPE
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance
• Support for Parents: 14‑week paid childbirth benefit
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Early Access: benefits start after 30 days of employment

Recruiter:
Cherese Aviles |  | Call/Text

Counter Sales Associate (90% of job duty) will partner with customers to provide industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding equipment, and other essential supplies. You will serve as a trusted guide, advising customers on the tools, hardware, and materials needed to successfully complete their projects, demonstrating equipment use and sharing insights on product quality to help customers pioneer new solutions.

• Responsible for adherence to company policies, including safety and the use of personal protective equipment to ensure a secure environment for everyone.
• 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.

VMI/Delivery Driver – non CDL (10% of job duty) performs hot‑shot deliveries to customers using a small box truck. Expected to make deliveries 4‑5 times a month.

• Safely loads, delivers, and unloads cylinders containing compressed gases to customer locations, ensuring excellent service.
• Conducts cylinder inspections per operating procedures to maintain high safety standards.
• Performs pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections to ensure a supportive and safe work environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid regular driver’s license.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in product, warehouse, or sales environments (or an equivalent combination of education and unique life experience).
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced setting.
• Required to lift up to 60 lbs.

• Background in gas, welding, or safety supplies is a wonderful asset.
• Familiarity with SAP, Google, or MS Office Applications.
• Detailed understanding of SAP and PROS functionalities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and warmly with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds.
• Experience in industrial retail, inside sales, or inventory control is a plus.
• Attention to detail in handling transactions.
• Availability for occasional overtime when the team needs extra support.
• Ideally skilled in using a pallet jack, forklift, and other warehouse equipment.
• Must be able to operate in a drug‑free workplace.

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