Job Description
Airgas South is currently seeking a SAFETY SALES SPECIALIST for our North Florida territory based in Orlando, FL.
**The qualified candidate will be primarily responsible for increasing profitable sales of safety equipment within an assigned geographic territory through his/her own efforts and in coordination with other sales representatives, and act as a safety sales resource for others within the company.**
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Represents company safety product line to prospects and existing local and national customers.
• Explains products to customers matching customers' needs with the appropriate products.
• Quotes prices and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.
• Estimates delivery date to customer based on knowledge of production and delivery schedules.
• Demonstrates products and services and explains features of each product and service.
• Emphasizes benefits of Airgas products and services to potential customers.
• Increases sales and margin profit through penetration to assigned accounts and by closing new accounts.
• Acts as a resource for other sales representatives in developing and maintaining safety product sales within their customer base by assisting them with customer sales calls and providing product and industry training, making appropriate recommendations and presentations.
• Answers customer inquiries and satisfactorily resolves customer complaints.
• Reports any problems or required maintenance on any installed piece of equipment to supervisor.
• Prepares required reports and keeps expense accounts.
• Keeps current with industry technical knowledge.
• Overnight travel about 25% of the time.
• Maintain a professional presence and demeanor that is reflective of a corporate image.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or at least 3 years related experience and/or training.
• 3+ years of business-to-business sales experience.
• Industry experience preferred and related product knowledge is essential.
• Negotiating and selling skills required with a proven record of achieving or exceeding assigned sales goals.
• Computer proficiency and intermediate knowledge of in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Prior experience with Computers Unlimited (CU) a definite plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by company.
Looking for a great company to work for? You'll Find It With Us! Airgas South offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and more.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immeidate consideration, qualified candidates that meet the requirements above are encouraged to CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
Airgas is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment.
