New Business Development Representative

About the role

We are hiring a New Business Development Representative in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in common software, a valid driver's license, and excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities and build lasting partnerships across industrial, medical, and business sectors.
• Conduct thorough research to identify potential customers and generate new leads.
• Present our products to clients and tailor sales presentations to meet their specific needs.
• Build rapport and foster understanding to address customer inquiries effectively.
• Plan and organize work schedules to prospect, qualify, and welcome new partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Prepare sales proposals, quotes, and contracts.
• Stay updated on market trends and industry developments to contribute to our market excellence.
• Resolve customer inquiries and concerns professionally.
• Maintain accurate records and submit required reports.
• Protect the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Present a professional image reflective of our company values.
• Identify and align key customer stakeholders at all levels within targeted accounts to advance sustainable growth by welcoming new business accounts.
• Establishes and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to new customer developments, successes, and opportunities to ensure a supportive transition.
• Utilizes all available resources to help realize growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in common email, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle with insurance coverage.
• Excellent skills in building alignment and navigating agreements to meet customer needs.
• High-level presentation and public speaking skills.
• Able to foster understanding and connect with individuals from different backgrounds.
• Able to successfully contribute to the role’s core goals and essential functions.
• Flexibility to work varied hours to support our customers' success.

Qualifications

• A proven background contributing to growth in industrial, commercial, or educational markets over 4+ years.
• Familiarity with, or a strong desire to learn about, industrial, specialty, and medical gases.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• 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.

Company Overview

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; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.