Counter Sales Representative w/ VMI

R10102271 Counter Sales Representative w/ VMI (Open)

Location:

Peoria, AZ - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT , HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for an Counter Sales Representative w/ VMI in Peoria, AZ!

We are looking for you!

Base salary plus bonus opportunities!

Monday - Friday, no weekend w ork!

Airgas provided PPE

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.

Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Counter Sales Representative w/ VMI Technician position collaborates with customers to provide medical, industrial, specialty gases, welding equipment, hard goods and tools. In addition, this role supports and coordinates deliveries or services of key vending account customers and customer cabinets / storerooms relative to inventory of gases, consumables and safety products. This position builds alignment and provides solutions for inquiries from either walk-in or call-in customers.

The VMI portion of this position focuses on nurturing collaborative relationships with existing accounts throughout an assigned territory. Additionally, this position supports basic troubleshooting and mechanical care as needed to support operations.

Assists with the identification of product or location of merchandise through the development of new customer relationships and sales from both walk-in and telephone call-in customers.

Accurately completes and files all required paperwork on a timely basis, documenting sales, quotes, and other information.

Enters sales & quote data into the computer and researches information for customers using the computer application system.

Supports and manages payments received for merchandise or services, entering sales into the application system and adhering to all administrative and accounting-related procedures.

Wraps and bags purchases and helps customers load merchandise into their vehicles.

Provides warehouse support for shipping & receiving, inventory stocking, cleaning, labeling, or other dock tasks as needed.

Restocks store merchandise according to inventory and arranges merchandise on display in the sales area, keeping products in order according to use.

Marks or tickets merchandise.

Uses established safety procedures for cylinder handling during exchanges and storage of cylinders.

Maintains showroom cleanliness by procedures set forth by management.

Maintains current price documentation and product literature as it becomes available, staying current on product knowledge or changes.

Supports basic troubleshooting and mechanical care for systems as needed.

Reviews manual stock levels of various inventories for the branch and at multiple plant departments for reorder.

Tracks and turns in delivery tickets and consignment fill tickets.

Maintains compliance for vehicle manifests, labeling, and loads, ensuring they are properly completed, balanced with truck counts, and meet regulatory guidelines (DOT, FDA, OSHA, and SAFECOR).

Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, documenting deficiencies and ensuring all safety items are in good working order.

Fosters our shared safety culture and ensures any accidents or injuries are promptly reported to management.

Operates a pallet jack, forklift, and other warehouse equipment.

Additional collaborative contributions as needed.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

At least 21 years of age for driving responsibilities (per Department of Transportation safety guidelines).

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent foundational education .

Active driver's license with a safe driving history (we will coordinate a standard Motor Vehicle Report).

1+ years of background in product, warehouse, or sales environments (we equally value an equivalent blend of education and unique life experience).

Comfortable working within a safety-focused, drug-free workplace culture .

Daily responsibilities involve engaging with computer systems and phone communication , with occasional opportunities to operate a forklift, pallet jack, or supportive material handling equipment.

You will regularly navigate work areas to support inventory organization and safe cylinder care.

Dedicated, customer-centered communication skills .

Ability to balance dynamic priorities collaboratively across the workday .

Capacity to safely handle items up to 60 pounds and guide items over 125 pounds utilizing provided material handling equipment and safe team practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with gas, welding, or safety supplies is a wonderful asset . Intermediate comfort with Google Workspace and/or MS Office tools.
• A working familiarity with (or enthusiasm to learn) SAP and PROS functionalities .
• The ability to communicate clearly, warmly, and empathetically with colleagues and customers from diverse backgrounds.
• Forklift certification or interest in completing on-site equipment safety training .
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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 18,000 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 66,500 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 efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

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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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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