Veterans Preferred - Sales Manager

Company: US11378-AIRGAS Airgas Specialty Products, Inc.
Location: Waxahachie
Posted on: November 18, 2023

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -R10029221 Sales Manager (Open)

Location:
Waxahachie, TX - Ammonia production & fillingRiverdale, IL (ASP) - Ammonia production & filling

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Do you excel at coaching a remote sales team? Do you understand that sales is more about showing your customer the value proposition, than the price? Do you have experience selling industrial products? If you just answered yes to these three questions, we may have just the role you have been dreaming about!

Airgas is adding a Sales Manager to support their Specialty Products Division (ammonia) in the Central US. You will be supporting 6 Account Managers, who cover the Central 1/3 of the United States. We are an entrepreneurial company and need you to run the business like it is your own business. You will be responsible for helping your Account Managers enhance partnerships with their existing customers, building rapport and relationships with prospective customers and maintaining gross margin. You must have the ability to help your team convert prospects into long-term Airgas customers.
What will I be doing?

• Lead and coach a team of 6 Account Managers. You will ensure they have a set business plan to grow and maintain their territory.
• At times accompany the Account Manager on customer visits and sales calls. This includes looking for opportunities to reinforce relationships with our customer base and at times, driving new customer growth.
• Develops growth budgets for your territory, taking into consideration normal growth expectations and regional requirements.
• Review P&L's and offer suggestions to drive improvement. In doing so, you will need to balance between volume and margin to maximize your region's potential.
• Handles account disputes in a manner consistent with Company policy, keeping the best interest of the customer and Airgas as a priority.
• Establish a market based pricing structure.
• Develop and maintain strong internal business relationships with Operations and Regional Support teams.
• Represent Airgas at industry conferences and trade shows.
• Remain flexible to take on other key assignments as requested.
  
  
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  Are you a MATCH?
  
  What skills must I possess?
  
  • Excellent communication skills are a must. This includes the ability to build rapport with customers, strong verbal skills and clearly articulated written communication.
  • Self-motivated, disciplined and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to concurrently deal with multiple projects and meet customer demands
  • Strong selling and negotiating skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to lead, develop and motivate employees.
  • You must be the undeniable team player, as you will work with all levels of senior management, your Account Managers, vendors and customers to research and implement effective promotions and attain goals.
  • Lastly, organizational skills, the ability to prioritize accurately and manage multiple tasks are key. You will be balancing many different customers and must excel in these areas.
    
    What education and experience do I need?
    
    • Bachelor's degree required. A related Scientific or Engineering degree is a plus.
    • Minimum 3-5 years' experience selling ammonia or other industrial chemicals in a B2B application.
    • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Products is required.
    • Ability to travel frequently (60-70%) for customer meetings, team meetings, job site reviews, training, etc.
      
      Who is Airgas?
      Airgas, Inc., an Air Liquide company, is the nation's leading single-source supplier of gases, welding and safety products. Known locally nationwide, our distribution network serves more than one million customers of all sizes with a broad offering of top-quality products and unmatched expertise.
      
      Airgas Specialty Products is the premier North American supplier of ammonia for industrial applications. Major products include anhydrous ammonia (NH3) and aqua ammonia (ammonium hydroxide - NH4OH). Airgas Specialty Products is also a leading supplier of other chemicals including methylamines (a derivative of ammonia) and hydrogen chloride (HCl). With 27 distribution locations across the US, Airgas Specialty Products has unmatched coverage and expertise necessary to provide the best possible customer service while maintaining the highest standards for safety and quality.
      
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      Your differences enhance our performance
      
      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.
      
      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.
      
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      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 by contacting Human Resources at 844-myHR4AG (844-694-7424).
      
      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 phone at 844-myHR4AG (844-694-7424) or by email to us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com .

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