Location:
San Luis Obispo CA - Retail shopPaso Robles CA - Retail shopAt 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.
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Recruiter: Gina Kim / /
The Account Manager is responsible for the management and profitable growth of Airgas business within an assigned sales territory. The candidate will be required to meet and exceed both corporate and regional objectives for sales growth profitability growth and A/R management within the assigned territory. The candidate will need to have the ability to sell all Airgas products to his/her customer base.
All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in established policies and procedures.
Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct/Handbook policies and procedures and all applicable rules regulations and standards promulgated by Federal State and other applicable agencies or regulating bodies.
Develop and execute regional company specific sales and marketing plans.
Actively pursue and acquire new and competitive accounts with emphasis on obtaining product supply agreements.
Review regional sales goals and gross profit margins within the assigned territory and monitors effectiveness of sales and marketing efforts.
Act as a technical resource for customer(s) and regional retail sales associates in the area of bulk and specialty gases.
Establish and maintain clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes customer failures new customer developments and other customer specific information.
Work closely with local Branch managers to assist in promoting sales and customer management through retail store locations within assigned geographical area.
Identifies and qualifies prospective customers within assigned area or territory and keeps direct manager informed of such information.
Interprets customer needs and makes appropriate recommendations to increase sales opportunities.
Researches and analyzes market data in assigned area or territory to determine new customers sales volume potential and pricing and develop a strategy to meet sales targets
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Knowledge of industrial gases welding supply and hardware desired
Proven change management skills including building sponsorship communications and stakeholder management
Requires a valid drivers license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by the company
Self-motivated individual with demonstrated positive interpersonal skills well organized and focused on customer needs
Intermediate knowledge of the Google Kite Business Platform (Docs Sheets Slides Gmail)
Professional presence and demeanor that is reflective of a corporate image
Read and interpret safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Write routine reports and correspondence
Speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of organization
Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume
Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form
To travel approximately 70% of the time mostly within the area and by personal vehicle
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of related outside sales
Bachelors degree preferred
Knowledge of industrial gases welding supply and hardware desired
Proven change management skills including building sponsorship communications and stakeholder management
Ability to multi-task in a high volume setting.
Strong analytical and communication skills both verbal and written.
Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from associates and management.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
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:
Manager
Distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as a product line of safety products, welding equipment, specialty tools, and MRO products.