Location:
Long Beach CA - Management - Regional OfficeAt Airgas we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees our customers patients community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We are looking for you!
Salary range: $95K - $125K
Monthly car allowance
Travel within the assigned territory
Recruiter:Gina Kim / /
The Welding Process Specialist is responsible for outside sales of large capital welding products and services. This position is a subject matter expert in the area of welding processes applications and the economics of welding. As a specialist you will work with programs equipment and supplies to increase customer efficiency and optimize their performance by performing the following.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
Builds relationships with existing local and national customers on the sale of large capital welding processes and applications.
Increase sales and margin profit through Efficiency Analysis and Engineered Cost Reduction programs.
Responds to customer inquiries to provide product and application training.
Researches any customer concerns or complaints.
Use Airgas Sales tools (Efficiency Analysis Weld surveys Unlocking the Hidden Costs of Welding) to gain and retain business.
Provides information and training on Airgas Shielding Gasses and weld products to customers.
Provides information on Flexible Fixed Automation applications and CNC cutting systems.
All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.
Required Qualifications:
Associate Degree Welding (AAS) Military Weld training acceptable or Bachelors degree (Engineering) from a four-year college or university is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience..
Current certified welding certification with OSHA 10 or 30 hour card.
Minimum of five to seven years experience in the Welding Industry and three years sales experience in relevant field or industry.
Preferred Qualifications:
Must be able to apply mathematical formulas that quantify the costs associated with the processes so analysis and comparisons may be created.
Ability to be a team player with positive attitude towards other associates customers and work environment.
Must be self-motivated success oriented mechanically technically and detail oriented.
Ability to be flexible and able to shift gears in the face of interrupted schedules canceled appointments and unfulfilled promises.
Must be proficient with computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Word Excel Power Point and Outlook.
Benefits
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 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 whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
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
Required Experience:
IC
Distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as a product line of safety products, welding equipment, specialty tools, and MRO products.