Veterans Preferred - Bulk Gas Sales Specialist

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.
Position Title: Bulk Sales Specialist
Primary: Milwaukee, WI
Alternate: Madison, WI
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
The Bulk Sales Specialist drives and supports the sale of Bulk products serving as a subject matter expert (SME) to both internal and external customers. The Sales Specialist is directly responsible for executing regional company specific bulk product marketing and sales growth plans through direct sales and collaboration with internal sales partners.
??? Responsible for sales growth by providing branch and outside sales associate support to facilitate sales of Bulk gas/systems and on-site generators in a given geographic territory. Develops and maintains solid working relationships with Branch Managers, Account Managers, District Managers, Sales Specialists and Technical Service Managers and personnel across the Region.
??? Coordinates and participates in customer Bulk gas installation, removal, modification, site survey and quote request activities looking for opportunities to sell not only Bulk products, but to cross-sell all Airgas products to all customers. Provides technical knowledge to assist with confirming customer project information such as Bulk gas type (liquid or gas use), vessel size, monthly volume, flow rate, line pressure requirements, duty cycle, USP requirements,
telemetry, delivery constraints, temporary supply requirements, and any other additional project information.
??? Manages the customer relationship with larger Bulk and on-site customers.
??? Provides technical knowledge to customers by showing how Airgas can match customer needs with the appropriate products and services.
??? Initiates customer sales calls and provides customers with product and application training, engineering and technical support and service. Evaluates customer's Bulk processes and provides needed training for improvement/optimization.
??? Establishes a process for continuous and accurate market data collection for customer sales and service needs, market trends and competitor activities.
??? Utilizes all necessary sales and marketing literature to promote Airgas initiative.
??? Maintains and upgrades selling skills/strategies and technical/product knowledge through required training and self-directed research and learning. Develops sound pricing and negotiation strategies. This includes developing a track-record of success with implementing Bulk price increases and contract renewals.
??? Completes and turns in sales-related paperwork, including call reports, month-end reports, reads and responds to email and phone calls in a timely manner.
??? Operates in a safe manner at all times and is a proactive advocate of safety; promotes safety by example and aggressively promotes safety with other associates and customers.
??? Special projects and other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Are you a MATCH?
??? Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be considered.
??? 3 years of prior technical solution driven sales experience within the bulk gas field preferred.
??? 4 years of prior Bulk gas industry experience.
??? Must have a broad knowledge of bulk products and processes common to the Airgas customer.
??? Demonstrated relationship management & consultative aptitude with the ability to problem-solve and devise technical solutions for the customer.
??? Ability to build effective relationships with all levels and roles both within Airgas and outside the organization.
??? Strong mathematical, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to apply to customer sales analysis and cost comparisons.
??? Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a cross-functional team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to achieve results. Uses candor and sensitivity in their dealings with others.
??? Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills to include the ability to multi- task and effectively manage projects in a diverse organization.
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.
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 Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.
Your differences enhance our performance
At Airgas, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability