Job Description
Airgas South, Inc., a subsidiary of Airgas, Inc., a leading distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases & welding supplies, is seeking a part-time INSIDE SALES/BACKUP DRIVER to join our Key West, FL team.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Inside Sales/Backup Driver will work 30 hours a week and act as a Sales Associate for the retail store by selling products to businesses and industrial customers. This role will also be responsible for performing warehousing, shipping, and receiving duties, as well as act as a Backup Driver when needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Sells industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding supplies and related equipment to customers.
• Solicits sales with existing and potential customers and handles all associated paperwork to document those sales, quotes or other information which may need recording for future reference.
• Arranges for delivery of cylinders and hardgoods and maintains showroom displays.
• Assists customers with merchandise and loading and unloading cylinders.
• Demonstrates use of equipment and advises customers on equipment and materials needed and procedures to follow to complete tasks they wish to perform.
• Establish and maintain good customer relations and answers customer questions.
• Communicate in person and on the telephone with customers, providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times.
• Monitor customers needs and work with them to maintain proper hardgood and cylinder levels to minimize or eliminate emergency deliveries.
• Check accounts receivable status of accounts; talk with the salesman or credit department about past-due accounts and contact customer regarding payment as well as collect money as required.
• Ensure all required paperwork is accurately completed; including coding, costing and pricing.
• Maintain neat, clean and professional personal appearance.
• Coordinate with purchasing department any product shortage or outages.
• Ensure all administrative and accounting related procedures are strictly observed.
• Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform Backup Driver duties, as needed.
• Assist with inventory, housekeeping, showroom displays, and demonstrations as required.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must possess a Class A or B CDL with HazMat (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• 1+ years of Customer Service or Sales experience
• Industry experience or related product knowledge as well as experience handling compressed gases preferred
• Computer proficiency and intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply below or email Sheri Harden at sheri.harden@airgas.com.
Airgas is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment.
