Sales Trainee

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• Placed in and successfully complete a comprehensive training program that provides working knowledge of the industry, customers, and organization.
• Training is sales‑oriented and professional‑development focused, preparing you to meet corporate and regional objectives for sales growth, profitability, and A/R management within the assigned territory.
• Sell all Airgas products to the customer base, traveling throughout the territory to call on regular and prospective customers.
• Develop and execute plans to maintain and grow existing customer base.
• Establish and maintain clear and consistent communication with internal departments regarding customer successes, failures, new customer developments, and other customer‑specific information.
• Develop and execute plans to improve Airgas market share within the assigned sales territory.
• Prepare and deliver effective sales presentations and proposals to prospective customers.
• Qualify and pursue sales leads from other parts of the Airgas organization.
• Keep local, regional, and national management informed of performance through annual sales plans and regular submission of required sales and activity reports, including itineraries, call reports, “Hot” prospect lists, account wins and losses, and other information.
• Maintain a leadership role in the organization through open and honest communication with all associates.
• Maintain a focus on safety by complying with company safety procedures and practices.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably related to Business or Sales.
• Ability to effectively network and negotiate with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational, time and territory management skills; goal‑oriented, self‑motivated, and strong leadership skills. Ability to lead and function within team environments.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage.
• Ambition to build a career in outside sales and sales leadership.
• Onsite work environment, local travel.
• Pay Rate: $26‑28/Hour.

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full‑time employees. We provide a progressive parental leave package, 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, hardgoods and related products. We foster a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation.

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 is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations.

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