Sales Trainee

Location: Billerica, MA - Filling industrial, United States of America; Assonet, MA - Retail shop; Auburn, MA - Retail shop; Malden, MA; Stoughton, MA - Retail shop

R10102622 Sales Trainee (Open)

Location

Billerica, MA - Filling industrialAssonet, MA - Retail shop, Malden, MA - Retail shop - and welder repair, Stoughton, MA - 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.At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Sales Trainee in Billerica, MA!

We are looking for you !

Pay range - $24-26/hr

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.

Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Sales Trainee will be placed in and must successfully complete a comprehensive training program that will give them a working knowledge of our industry, our customers and our organization. In addition, this program is designed around sales-oriented and professional development training to ensure that, once completed, the Trainee will be able to meet the demanding challenges of this position. Upon completion, the Trainee will be required to meet and exceed both corporate and regional objectives for sales growth, profitability growth, and A/R management within the assigned territory. The Trainee will need to have the ability to sell all Airgas products to his/her customer base

Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers

Develop and execute plans to maintain and grow the existing customer base

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

Develop and execute plans to improve Airgas market share within the assigned sales territory

Prepare and deliver effective sales presentations and proposals to prospective customers.

Qualify and pursue sales leads from other parts of the Airgas organization

Keep local, regional and national Airgas management informed of territory performance, personal performance and market trends through:

Development and submission of an annual sales plan for the assigned territory

Regular and on time submission of required sales and activity reports, including itineraries, call reports, “Hot” prospect lists, account wins and losses and other information as required

Maintains a leadership role in the organization through open and honest communication with all Airgas associates

Maintains focus on safety in the workplace by complying with company safety procedures and practices ________________________Are you a MATCH?

Bachelor’s degree, preferably related to Business or Sales

Ability to effectively network and negotiate. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Good organizational, time and territory management skills; goal oriented, self-motivated, and strong leadership skills.  Ability to lead and function within team environments.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage

Ambition to build a career in outside sales and sales leadership

Onsite work environment, local travel

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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.

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; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. 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 initiati