Airgas
Account Manager
Airgas, Culver City, California, United States, 90232
R10049837 Account Manager (Open)Location:Culver City, CA - Retail shop How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Position Title: Account ManagerLocation: Culver City and Santa Monica, CATarget Salary Range: $60k - $75k (DOE) plus commission and auto allowance
The Account Manager (AM) is responsible for managing the sales process and driving profitable sales growth within an assigned sales territory to existing 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.
Develops and executes sales plans utilizing Airgas's sales directives and guidelines in order to service existing accounts, obtain orders, and onboard new accountsFURTHER PENETRATE CUSTOMER ACCOUNTSCultivates customer relationships by developing a deep knowledge of the customer's business and establishing a consultative relationship.Analyses product shortagesExecutes on price management initiativesEnsures transaction accuracyOnboards new business by partnering with respective business development teamMaintains customer relationships and schedules routine business reviewsCreates account specific strategies on wallet share growth and retentionConnects customers to various Airgas resources to maximize value creationDrives improved adoption and utilization of Airgas.com/ebusinessEnsures Airgas is engaged with customer success and expansionManages contract lifecycles (price reviews, renewals, etc.)Identifies and manages mode changes, engaging appropriate specialist to identify and manage processesEngages sales support team to provide administrative support & best-in-class customer serviceMaintains opportunities and contacts data & logs various sales activities inside Salesforce EKeeps current with industry insights, current Airgas product mixes, monitors competition by gathering current relevant marketplace including information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniquesPartners with internal resources to accomplish growth objectives. Establishes and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer opportunities, new customer developments and other customer specific informationActively reviews and manages existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to help minimize Airgas working capital investment and financial________________________Are you a MATCH?
Bachelor's degree in a science, business or related degree field required. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be accepted.A minimum of 3 years of prior outside business-to-business sales experience to include proven experience and success in solution-selling concepts and a demonstrated history of managing customers throughout a defined sales territory.Familiarity with industrial and specialty gases; industrial gas / welding supply sales a plus.Knowledge of customer segmentation and ability to prioritize the targeting of customers delivering the highest value to Airgas.Demonstrated knowledge of business and accounting concepts including but not limited to Return on Investment (ROI), Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, interest and leasing calculations, and margin responsibilities.Proven success using a consultative sales approach providing multiple layers of value to a customer to establish a mix of sales solutions and products.Proven success of using their deep knowledge of customer's business, current macro- and microeconomic trends, industry trends, and potential new business opportunities.Working knowledge of SAP is a plus.Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening and presentation skills.Strong PC skills (i.e. Windows, Word, Excel, email) with ability to acclimate to a PC based order entry system and wireless, handheld scanning device.Self-starter; self-motivated, operates with a sense of urgency; ability to work and succeed independently.Strong organizational, analytical and planning skills.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Reliable transportation, current driver's license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration.About Airgas
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.
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.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.
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 includes:http://www.airgas.com/company/careers/employee-benefitsAirgas will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO._________________________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 and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world._________________________Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We 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.Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com._________________________California Privacy Notice
The Account Manager (AM) is responsible for managing the sales process and driving profitable sales growth within an assigned sales territory to existing 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.
Develops and executes sales plans utilizing Airgas's sales directives and guidelines in order to service existing accounts, obtain orders, and onboard new accountsFURTHER PENETRATE CUSTOMER ACCOUNTSCultivates customer relationships by developing a deep knowledge of the customer's business and establishing a consultative relationship.Analyses product shortagesExecutes on price management initiativesEnsures transaction accuracyOnboards new business by partnering with respective business development teamMaintains customer relationships and schedules routine business reviewsCreates account specific strategies on wallet share growth and retentionConnects customers to various Airgas resources to maximize value creationDrives improved adoption and utilization of Airgas.com/ebusinessEnsures Airgas is engaged with customer success and expansionManages contract lifecycles (price reviews, renewals, etc.)Identifies and manages mode changes, engaging appropriate specialist to identify and manage processesEngages sales support team to provide administrative support & best-in-class customer serviceMaintains opportunities and contacts data & logs various sales activities inside Salesforce EKeeps current with industry insights, current Airgas product mixes, monitors competition by gathering current relevant marketplace including information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniquesPartners with internal resources to accomplish growth objectives. Establishes and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer opportunities, new customer developments and other customer specific informationActively reviews and manages existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to help minimize Airgas working capital investment and financial________________________Are you a MATCH?
Bachelor's degree in a science, business or related degree field required. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be accepted.A minimum of 3 years of prior outside business-to-business sales experience to include proven experience and success in solution-selling concepts and a demonstrated history of managing customers throughout a defined sales territory.Familiarity with industrial and specialty gases; industrial gas / welding supply sales a plus.Knowledge of customer segmentation and ability to prioritize the targeting of customers delivering the highest value to Airgas.Demonstrated knowledge of business and accounting concepts including but not limited to Return on Investment (ROI), Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, interest and leasing calculations, and margin responsibilities.Proven success using a consultative sales approach providing multiple layers of value to a customer to establish a mix of sales solutions and products.Proven success of using their deep knowledge of customer's business, current macro- and microeconomic trends, industry trends, and potential new business opportunities.Working knowledge of SAP is a plus.Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening and presentation skills.Strong PC skills (i.e. Windows, Word, Excel, email) with ability to acclimate to a PC based order entry system and wireless, handheld scanning device.Self-starter; self-motivated, operates with a sense of urgency; ability to work and succeed independently.Strong organizational, analytical and planning skills.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Reliable transportation, current driver's license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration.About Airgas
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.
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.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.
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 includes:http://www.airgas.com/company/careers/employee-benefitsAirgas will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO._________________________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 and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world._________________________Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We 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.Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com._________________________California Privacy Notice