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Lynchburg, VA - Retail shopChristiansburg, VA - Retail shop, Danville, VA - Retail shop, Martinsville, VA - Retail shop, Roanoke, VA - Filling industrialHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
Airgas is Hiring for a Inside Sales Representative in Lynchburg, VA!
We are looking for you!
- 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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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 Inside Sales Representative will act as a Sales Associate for the retail store by selling products to businesses and industrial customers.
- Proactively sell industrial gasses, welding supplies, and related equipment to both existing and potential customers.
- Handle all sales-related paperwork, including documenting sales, quotes, and pertinent customer details.
- Provide insightful answers to customer inquiries and offer expert guidance on suitable equipment and procedures.
- Help maintain a neat and orderly showroom.
- Assist customers with merchandise and facilitate the loading and unloading of cylinders.
- Cultivate and nurture positive customer relations.
- Communicate effectively in-person and over the phone to offer information on costs, ordering, and delivery schedules.
- Monitor customer needs and collaboratively manage hardgoods and cylinder levels to reduce emergency deliveries.
Required Qualifications:
- Previous experience in customer service or sales.
- Basic computer skills, along with familiarity in order entry systems.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Analytical thinking to assess customer situations and provide effective solutions.
- Skillful handling of cash transactions.
- Physical strength to handle loads up to 60 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
- Positive team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with compressed gases and related products is advantageous.
- SAP experience is a plus.
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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.
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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 initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas 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 [email protected].
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Skills Required
- Previous experience in customer service or sales
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with order entry systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical thinking to assess customer situations and provide effective solutions
- Ability to handle cash transactions
- Physical ability to handle loads up to 60 pounds and perform repetitive tasks
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with willingness to learn and grow
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personalities and backgrounds
- Familiarity with compressed gases and related products
- SAP experience
Airgas, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as robust, with multiple medical plan options plus dental and vision. This breadth is considered a meaningful component of overall compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, including extended childbirth leave in some roles, stands out as a meaningful family-oriented benefit. Additional programs such as assistance resources and dependent education support reinforce this focus.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Annual raises are described as consistent in many areas. This provides a clearer path for incremental pay growth over time.
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What We Do
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, hardgoods, safety products, ammonia products and process chemicals. It also supplies welding equipment and related products, serving more than one million customers across sectors including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, food and beverage, energy and government. Its nationwide network and product expertise support customers’ operations, safety and productivity.
