Lead Counter Sales Representative

R10075801 Lead Counter Sales Representative (Open)

Location:

Hartford, CT - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

At 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.

Airgas is hiring for a Lead Counter Sales Associate in Hartford, CT and we are looking for you!

Contact: Abby Chroniger | abigail.chroniger@airliquide.com | (445) 289-1577 (call or text)

• Mon-Fri, no weekend work!

• Hourly range of $25-28 per hour plus quarterly bonus opportunities

• Airgas provides boots/PPE required for this role

• Growth opportunities!

The Lead Counter Sales position sells medical, industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment and hard goods and tools to customers. This position responds to inquiries or concerns from either walk-in customers or those customers that call in. This role provides additional warehouse support as needed.

• 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 purchase 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.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

• Detail-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in gas, welding and safety supply industry with retail experience.

• SAP experience.

• Prior welding experience is preferred such as knowledge in MIG, TIG, and STICK WELDING.

• Prior experience operating a forklift, training available.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. 

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, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.