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Airgas, Inc.

Account Manager

Airgas, Inc., Corona, California, us, 92878


Account Manager (Open)Location:

Corona, CA - Retail shopHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?The Account Manager (AM) is responsible for managing the sales process and driving profitable sales growth within an assigned sales territory to both existing and new Airgas customers. The AM will be required to meet and exceed both corporate and regional objectives for profitable sales growth, A/R management, and customer retention within their assigned territory.All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in established policies and procedures.Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct/Handbook, policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards promulgated by Federal, State and other applicable agencies or regulating bodies.Develop and execute regional company specific sales and marketing plans.Actively pursue and acquire new and competitive accounts with emphasis on obtaining product supply agreements.Review regional sales goals and gross profit margins within the assigned territory and monitors effectiveness of sales and marketing efforts.Act as a technical resource for customer(s) and regional retail sales associates in the area of bulk and specialty gases.Establish and maintain clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer failures, new customer developments and other customer specific information.Work closely with local Branch managers to assist in promoting sales and customer management through retail store locations within assigned geographical area.Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers.Identifies and qualifies prospective customers within assigned area or territory and keeps direct manager informed of such information.Interprets customer needs and makes appropriate recommendations to increase sales opportunities.Researches and analyzes market data in assigned area or territory to determine new customers, sales volume potential and pricing, and develop a strategy to meet sales targets.Performs other duties as assigned.Are you a MATCH?High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred.Minimum 5 years of related outside sales experience.Knowledge of industrial gases, welding supply and hardware desired.Proven change management skills, including building sponsorship, communications, and stakeholder management.Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by the company.Self-motivated individual with demonstrated positive interpersonal skills, well organized and focused on customer needs.Intermediate knowledge of the Google Kite Business Platform (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).Professional presence and demeanor that is reflective of a corporate image.Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Write routine reports and correspondence.Speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of organization.Bilingual Speaker English and Spanish is a plus.Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.To travel approximately 70% of the time, mostly within the area and by personal vehicle.About AirgasAirgas, 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.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.Join us for a stimulating experience: you'll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package.We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.Your differences enhance our performanceAt 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.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively.Equal Employment Opportunity InformationWe are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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