Specialist - Welding Process Sales

Location: Denver, CO - Franklin - Retail shop, Dacono, CO - Retail shop, Denver, CO - Vasquez - Retail shop, Fort Collins, CO - Retail shop, Greeley, CO - Retail shop, Henderson, CO - Retail shop

About the role

Join our team of Engineering specialists in the Rocky Mountains, teaching the industry how to analyze business through science rather than culture. This role supports the Sales Department by assisting in gaining and retaining core business for Airgas USA, LLC through Cost Savings Engineering, Shield Gas Selection, Weld Training, Technical Training, and Automation Selection. You will represent "ONE AIRGAS" to prospects and existing customers, explaining how Airgas can meet their needs with appropriate products, processes, and services. The position involves increasing sales and customer loyalty through Welding Efficiency Analysis, Engineered Cost Reduction, and practical application of Advanced Technical Processes and Equipment.

Overnight travel is required about 30-40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for all sales representatives in developing and maintaining core business for the region.
• Assist with customer sales calls and provide product and application training.
• Answer customer inquiries and resolve complaints satisfactorily.
• Prepare professional presentations for executives, engineers, and managers using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Relate to shop personnel in a non-intimidating way to win their confidence and trust.
• Prepare required reports and manage expense accounts.
• Schedule time and projects independently.
• Demonstrate flexibility when working with associates and customers' schedules.
• Perform welding processes at customer locations.
• Maintain physical fitness, including the ability to lift, climb, and demonstrate physical dexterity.
• Stay current with industry technical knowledge.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and rules as prescribed by customers, state, federal, and company regulations.
• Provide information and training on Airgas Shielding Gasses, weld products, and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Welding, Manufacturing, Automation, Fabrication, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).
• At least ten years of welding industry experience.
• Experience in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SAW, OFC, and PAC.
• Thorough understanding of most welding processes, equipment, fabrication procedures, and practices used in metal fabrication shops.
• Experience with manual welding techniques, mechanized equipment, fixed and flexible welding automation, and CNC cutting systems (highly preferred).
• Solid understanding of electricity, electronics, control systems, and power distribution (preferred).
• Thorough understanding of Ohm’s law in electrical applications (preferred).
• One or more of the following certifications:
  • CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)
  • CWS (Certified Welding Supervisor)
  • CWE (Certified Welding Educator)
  • NCCER Instructor, Core & Welding (National Center for Construction Education and Research)
  • ASNT ACCP Level I, II, or III
  • CWEng (Certified Welding Engineer)
• Valid State Driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• TQM, Lean, or Six Sigma background.
• OSHA 10 Hour or OSHA 30 Hour card.
• TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification) card.
• CWSR (Certified Welding Sales Representative).
• Membership in organizations such as AWS, ASM, ASNT, ASQ, ASME, and SME.
• Bilingual skills.

Skills

• Excellent mechanical and scientific reasoning ability.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Pay

$120K - $125K base pay annually (plus bonus) based on experience. Includes a $600 per month auto allowance. This position is eligible for annual bonus incentive compensation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits package, including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
  • Up to a 14-week paid childbirth benefit for growing families.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
  • Tuition Assistance.
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Benefits start after 30 days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave, floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.