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Airgas is Hiring for an National Account Manager!

This position is responsible for driving and delivering profitable market share gains within the Industrial and Specialty Contractor Markets by managing currently contracted customers developing new accounts and overseeing project continuity between the customer and regional commercial teams. Within the current customer base the NAM is expected to thoroughly network her/himself with the customers network of influencers and decision-makers so as to maximize the opportunities for success. At the same time the NAM is also expected to selectively bring on new national accounts that are of high value to the Airgas organization. Goals and objectives will be achieved through; i) effective hands-on management and development of accounts ii) extensive communication throughout the Airgas and customers organization iii) proficiency in proper planning and utilization of the holistic Airgas / Air Liquide portfolio of value propositions products and services. Ultimately the position will focus on driving a value solution for large National Accounts while providing internal alignment with regional management associates and specialist resources to meet and exceed Airgass customer-centric expectations

• Establish contracts with and profitably grow new and existing customers in CON markets by driving maximum consumption of Airgas products and services effectively implementing pricing actions and promoting an optimal cost to serve position across client operations

• Develop and grow the Airgas corporate relationship and brand with the largest and most strategic clients through the effective use of Executive sponsorship strong contract negotiation skills and by leading regional customer-facing teams in the articulation and delivery of the segment value proposition

• Assure the continuity at projects between customers and regional commercial teams

• Effectively promote and integrate support organizations including Total Access Central Services and Strategic Account support across entire customer portfolio

• Promote and Support Airgas business units such as Red-D-Arc and Airgas Nitrogen Services by participating in joint sales efforts and contractual inclusion

• Collaborate closely with Business Development teams such as Advanced Fabrication Onsite Safety Services and Supply Chain Solutions to identify areas of customer value creation and shift focus from product price to process savings

• Document and gain customer agreement over cost savings and value creation based on spend optimization productivity gains and identified process improvements

• Promote and exemplify Sales Force Effectiveness behaviors thereby increasing the effective sales band-with at Airgas

• Provide dotted line mentoring and leadership to regional and local sales teams and Act as liaison between the regional company leadership construction specialists and others throughout the organization as needed.

• Develop and maintain key relationships with counterparts in the Airgas regional strategic accounts organization

Are you a MATCH

Required Qualifications:

• Executive sales professional effective and capable in situations ranging from the corporate office to the jobsite

• Track record of demonstrated performance and achievement

• Experience dealing with customers contract language and exceptional ability to negotiate and close significant contracts incorporating standard Airgas language

• Drive for Results: Bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results; able to stand ground as is resilient in the face of challenging customer situations

• Adept at time management and prioritization

• Strong presentation skills and financial acumen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong influencing and teamwork skills

• Experience with and understanding of Airgas business: branch and basic operations sales asset/capital management; product lines and sales channels

• Knowledgeable in customers business and markets and able to adapt Airgas value proposition to unique customer circumstances

• Promotes collaboration coordination and teamwork across organizational boundaries

• Ability to manage through organizational tension sustains results and relationships and delegates tasks effectively

• Organizational Agility: Achieve results through formal channels as well as the informal network

• Effective Communicator: Ensures a smooth flow of information between self and others at times in a virtual/remote setting through clear speaking and writing encouragement of open expression of ideas and effective listening

• Ability to leverage Airgas business tools such as and Power BI to effectively manage the customer portfolio and sales pipeline

Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. 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 for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

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.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

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.

About Airgas

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 18000 associates Airgas fosters a culture of safety customer success sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide a world leader in gases technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66500 employees Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team you play an important role in the success of your team making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and turn youll find a welcoming workplace where youre valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

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

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