Job Description

Job Description

Counter Sales Associate Counter Sales Associate30851



Are you ready to grow sales and be part of a passionate andhard-working team eager to drive our business forward and exceed customerexpectations?

Apply Now and move your career forward with Airgas as aCounter Sales Associate in Lebanon, PA!

What you will do:

As a Counter SalesAssociate you are the first thing our customers see as they walk into ourbranches you are the face of Airgas! You will sell medical, industrialand specialty gases, welding equipment and hard goods and tools to customers. The Counter Sales Associate responds to inquiries or concerns from eitherwalk-in customers or those customers that call in as well as providesadditional warehouse support as needed.

Yourresponsibilities:

* 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.

* Wraps and bags purchases and helps customers load merchandise into their vehicles.

* 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.

What you will have:

* HS Diploma or equivalent required.

* Minimum of 2 years of previous product, warehouse and/or sales related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

* Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

* Excellent customer service skills.

* 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 positions responsibilities.

Preferred:

* Associates or Bachelors degree

* Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry with retail experience

* SAP experience

* Prior welding experience (such as knowledge in MIG, TIG, and Stick Welding)

* Prior experience operating a forklift

We take care ofyou:

Airgas offers afull benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life,AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, PaidHolidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance andmuch more!

Who we are:

Airgas, an AirLiquide company, is the leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical andspecialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largestU.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammoniaproducts and process chemicals.

Dedicated toimproving the performance of its more than one million customers, Airgas safelyand reliably provides products, services and expertise through its more than18,000 associates, over 1,100 locations, robust e-Business platform, and AirgasTotal Access telesales channel. As an Air Liquide company, the world leader ingases, technology and services for Industry and Health, Airgas offers customersan unrivaled global footprint and industry-leading technology andinnovations.

Check out what a career at Airgas can offer you!

What do our Team Members have to say about being part of theteam?

Great place to work with great growth potential - Director,Atlanta

Opportunity to advance and a great safety program - Driver,Cheshire

Fun people to work with and flexible management - SalesSpecialist