Counter Sales Associate​/Relief Driver

Overview

R Counter Sales Associate/Relief Driver (Open)

Location:

Athens, GA - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Airgas is Hiring for a Counter Sales Associate/Relief Driver in Athens, GA!

At 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.

We are looking for you!

• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Monday through Friday
• Consistent Schedule, Vacation, and Sick Time!
• Great benefits after 30 Days!

The Counter Sales Associate/Relief Driver 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.
• Act as a backup to the primary route drivers.

• Valid CDL with Hazmat endorsement
• Previous experience in customer service or sales.
• Familiarity with compressed gases and related products is advantageous.
• 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.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Positive team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
• Skillful handling of cash transactions.
• Physical strength to handle loads up to 60 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
• Flexibility for extended hours and overtime as required.

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.

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.

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