Veterans Preferred - Counter Sales Associate

Company: US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC
Location: Billerica
Posted on: November 19, 2022

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -42231 Counter Sales Associate (Open)

Location:
Billerica, MA - Filling

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Position Title: Counter Sales Associate
- Billerica, MA
- Monday - Friday - 1st shift
- NO NIGHTS, WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS

The Counter Sales position sells medical, industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment and hard goods and tools to customers. This position responds to inquiries or concerns from either walk-in customers or those customers that call in. The Counter Sales associate provides additional warehouse support as needed.
- Solicits sales from walk-in and telephone call-in customers assisting customers with identification of product needs and locating merchandise.
- Accurately completes and files all required paperwork on a timely basis. Documents sales, quotes or other information.
- Enters sales & quote data into the computer and researches information for customers using the computer system.
- Receives payment for merchandise or services sold and enters sale into the computer. Responsible for payments received and adhering to all administrative and accounting related procedures.
- Provides warehouse support for shipping & receiving, inventory stocking, cleaning, labeling, or other tasks. Restocks store merchandise as needed. Arranges stock on shelves or racks in sales area and keeps merchandise in order. Marks or tickets merchandise.
- Follows all safety procedures. Uses established safety procedures for cylinder handling during exchanges and storage of cylinders.
- Maintains showroom cleanliness by procedures set forth by management.
- Maintains current price documentation and product literature as it becomes available. Keeps product knowledge current.
- The above job functions are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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Are you a MATCH?

- HS Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Welding Technology, or Sales preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of customer service, retail or inside sales, or inventory experience in a relatable industry.
- Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry preferred.
- Proficient with Google Applications and/or MS Office; SAP experience strongly preferred.
- Prior welding experience preferred such as knowledge in MIG, TIG, and STICK WELDING.
- Excellent customer service skills. Detail-oriented. Ability to problem-solve.
- Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees.
- Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.

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Your differences enhance our performance

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 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.

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