Location:
Birmingham AL (Tarr) - Retail shopThe Counter Sales Associate will act as a Sales Associate for the retail store by selling products to businesses and industrial customers.
Proactively sell industrial gasses welding supplies and related equipment to both existing and potential customers.
Handle all sales-related paperwork including documenting sales quotes and pertinent customer details.
Provide insightful answers to customer inquiries and offer expert guidance on suitable equipment and procedures.
Help maintain a neat and orderly showroom
Assist customers with merchandise and facilitate the loading and unloading of cylinders.
Cultivate and nurture positive customer relations.
Communicate effectively in-person and over the phone to offer information on costs ordering and delivery schedules.
Monitor customer needs and collaboratively manage hardgoods and cylinder levels to reduce emergency deliveries.
Previous experience in customer service or sales.
Basic computer skills along with familiarity in order entry systems.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
Analytical thinking to assess customer situations and provide effective solutions.
Skillful handling of cash transactions.
Physical strength to handle loads up to 60 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
Positive team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
Familiarity with compressed gases and related products is advantageous.
SAP experience 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:
IC
Distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as a product line of safety products, welding equipment, specialty tools, and MRO products.