Account Manager

R Account Manager (Open)

Location:

Glendale, CA - Retail shop

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.
Airgas is Hiring for an Account Manager in Glendale, CA!#
*** We are looking for you!
**** Target Salary Range: $68,640 - $95,000 (DOE) plus commission and auto allowance
* Travel expected around Glendale, Burbank, and North Hollywood
******** Recruiter:  Josselyn Suarez / J****/  (562) 247- 0786 CALL/TEXT
******** The Account Manager is responsible for the management and profitable growth of Airgas business within an assigned sales territory. The candidate will be required to meet and exceed both corporate and regional objectives for sales growth, profitability growth, and A/R management within the assigned territory. The candidate will need to have the ability to sell all Airgas products to his/her customer base.
* Develop and execute regional company specific sales and marketing plans
* Actively pursue and acquire new and competitive accounts with emphasis on obtaining product supply agreements.
* Review regional sales goals and gross profit margins within the assigned territory and monitors effectiveness of sales and marketing efforts.
* Act as a technical resource for customer(s) and regional retail sales associates in the area of bulk and specialty gases.
* Establish and maintain clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer failures, new customer developments and other customer specific information
* Work closely with local Branch managers to assist in promoting sales and customer management through retail store locations within assigned geographical area
* Identifies and qualifies prospective customers within assigned area or territory and keeps direct manager informed of such information.
* Interprets customer needs and makes appropriate recommendations to increase sales opportunities.
* Researches and analyses market data in assigned area or territory to determine new customers, sales volume potential and pricing, and develop a strategy to meet sales targets##                         ##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** High School Diploma;
Bachelor’s degree preferred
* Minimum 5 years of related outside sales
* Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by the company
* Must be able to use a computer and have a working understanding of Word, Excel, SAP, etc.
* Must present a professional presence and demeanor that is reflective of a corporate office environment.
* Must have a high level of energy, be as self-starter, and have a strong customer service and relationship orientation.
* Business software proficiency including  Microsoft Office or Google Suite, CRM such as Salesforce, Business Enterprise applications such as SAP, and Territory Planning or Call Routing applications (eg, Badger, Salesforce, etc)
* Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from associates and management.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Knowledge of industrial gases, welding supply and hardware desired
* Proven change management skills, including building sponsorship, communications, and stakeholder management
* Ability to multi-task in a high volume setting.
* Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

** Benefits
* * 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…