Counter Sales Representative

About the role

We are looking for a Counter Sales Associate to join our team in Williston, VT. This role balances high-energy customer interaction with meaningful operational support.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to provide industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding equipment, and other essential supplies.
• Advising customers on the tools, hardware, and materials needed to complete their projects.
• Demonstrating equipment use and sharing insights on product quality to help customers pioneer new solutions.
• Ensuring adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Providing excellent customer service to both internal and external partners.
• Aiding in the reconciliation of deposits and managing order entry.
• Coordinating with customers and team members to provide helpful information on costs and delivery.
• Contributing to an outgoing call strategy to support the continued growth and success of the branch.
• Cooking up merchandise between locations to meet customer needs.
• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a supportive manner.
• Stocking shelves and maintaining welcoming showroom displays.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in product, warehouse, or sales environments (equivalent combination of education and unique life experience may also be considered).
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in industrial retail, inside sales, or inventory control is a plus.
• Attention to detail in handling transactions.
• Availability for occasional overtime when the team needs extra support.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in product, warehouse, or sales environments (we also value an equivalent combination of education and unique life experience).
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in industrial retail, inside sales, or inventory control is a plus.
• Attention to detail in handling transactions.
• Availability for occasional overtime when the team needs extra support.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Equipment demonstration skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and warmly with a wide variety of people.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for parents with a 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• Future security with a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early access to benefits after 30 days of employment.

Pay

Pay Range - $27-$29/hr

Schedule

Monday thru Friday, 8-5 hours

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
• 401k plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

About Airgas

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 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; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of our 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 healthcare.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

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, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.