Inside Sales Associate

About the role

Act as a Sales Associate for the retail store by selling services to businesses and industrial customers. Sells industrial equipment, and related items to customers.

Responsibilities

• Solicits sales with existing and potential customers and handles all associated paperwork to document those sales, quotes or other information which may need recording for future reference.
• Advises customer on equipment and materials needed and procedures to follow to complete tasks they wish to perform.
• Demonstrates use of equipment.
• Communicate in person and on the telephone with customers, providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times.
• Check accounts receivable status of accounts; talk with the salesman or credit department about past-due accounts and contact customer regarding payment as well as collect money as required.
• Ensure all required paperwork is accurately completed; including coding, costing and pricing.
• Maintain neat, clean and professional personal appearance.
• Coordinate with purchasing department any product shortage or outages.
• Ensure all administrative and accounting related procedures are strictly observed.
• Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Customer service or sales experience.
• Computer experience or basic knowledge in computer order entry system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college preferred.
• Industry and related product knowledge as well as experience handling compressed gases preferred.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Ability to routinely lift 25 - 60 lbs. and frequent bending.
• Must be able to work overtime, when necessary.
• Ability to perform functions during occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling and finger activities.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
• Other Duties As Required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Schedule

Monday - Friday