Welding Sales Representative

Leverage your sales and welding industry background and join a long-running regional leader in the industry!

You will enjoy competitive compensation (starting at $80,000/yr),great work/life balance, and an excellent benefits package while working in a very recession-resistant industry.

Make your mark with a company that values your skills, invests in your future, and is constantly growing!

OXARC
, a regional leader in industrial gas and welding supply distribution, is seeking a dedicated Welding Sales Specialist/Productivity Specialist to join the team at their Vancouver, WA branch.

If you have experience in the welding industry and a background in sales, as well as a valid driver’s license
, OXARC wants to hear from you!

In this role, you willbe responsible forthe outside sales of large capital welding products and services. You will act astheexpertin the area ofwelding processes, applications, and the economics of welding. You will work with programs, equipment, and supplies to increase customer efficiency andoptimizetheir performance.

• Competitive compensation
  : $80,000 – $95,000/yr to start, based on experience.
• Unbeatable benefits package including health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, company-paid life insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, bereavement leave, employee discount, and more!
• Stable and recession-resistant industry Our industrial gases and welding supplies will always be essential to the diverse group of industries wesupply to such as manufacturing, healthcare, and technology!
• Opportunities for advancement OXARC is always looking for key players to develop and move into higher level roles.
• High levelof autonomy OXARC trusts your salesexpertiseand you will enjoy a high levelof autonomy in this role as you generate sales and expand business.
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large-company backing!

• Associate degree Welding (AAS), Military weld training, or bachelor’sdegree (Weld Engineering) preferred. CWI or CWE certification preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in the welding industry (preferred)
• 3+ years’ sales experience in a relevant field or industry (preferred)
• Strong negotiation skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills and basic customer service experience, training skills for in person, verbal and written training objectives
• Must be organized, have good reasoning skills, math aptitude and time management skills
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet use
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record.

• Build relationships with existing customers on the sale of large capital welding processes and applications.
• Increase sales and profit margin through efficiency analysis and engineered cost reduction programs.
• Respond to customer inquiries to provide product and application training.
• Work closely with Outside Sales to uncover opportunities within existing and prospective customers.
• Demonstrates products to new account customers.

OXARC has been providing welding and industrial supplies, as well as industrial, medical and specialty gases, since 1968. OXARC stocks a variety of retail and wholesale items and houses a complete service, warranty repair, and emergency repair facility for welding related products. OXARC is headquartered in Spokane, Washington with 22 stores in WA,  OR.

OXARC is an EEO/Affirmative Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.