Welding & Automation Specialist - Mid-South

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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 are looking for you!

• Position offers base salary, commission, monthly auto allowance and mileage reimbursement
• Proficient in welding techniques and able to engage with customers.
• Possesses strong sales skills, ideally combined with welding knowledge.

Recruiter: Gina Kim / gina.kim@airliquide.com / (424) 241-2293

Reporting directly to the District Manager, the incumbent is responsible for growing the rental, lease and sales of Red D Arc Specialty Products to include sub-arc systems, positioners, manipulators, turning rolls, orbital and heat treating equipment, blasting products and related welding equipment in our Mid-South Region. The incumbent is required to follow up on sales leads, making presentations in a professional manner, preparing quotes, producing conceptual Hard Automation application drawings and expansion of current Company Hard Automation sales channels. The candidate will coach and assist customers in self-performing their own heat treating and orbital welding. The incumbent will work directly with end user customers and support our field sales team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, business and leadership skills and be able to demonstrate their past successes.

• Maintains a safe working environment in the branch by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc's health and safety guidelines.
• Ensures a safe work environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc's health and safety guidelines.
• Develops and increases end user customer bases through effective communication, assessment of needs and recommendations of all Specialty Products solutions.
• Expands current Weld Automation sales channels as well as developing and growing new sales channels such as: growing lines, cladding systems, hard automation work cell integration and other specialized Hard Automation Integration applications.
• Makes application recommendations of Weld Automation product lines.
• Develops and maintains customer relationships to move them from novice to competent self-performers in Orbital welding and Heat Treating.
• Trains RDA field sales teams and Airgas Adv. Fab Specialists to understand our capabilities and grow standard & specialized PMT sales.
• Initiates and grows relationships with all Red-D-Arc Sales Leaders to grow Weld Automation Sales within each Red-D-Arc District.
• Coordinates and performs onsite set up of equipment and demonstrations.
• Works as part of a team to provide customer solutions.
• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Represents the company at trade association meetings and trade shows.
• Cold-calls and creates compilations of potential customers & leads.
• Maintains accurate & timely reports including business plans and regional forecasts.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Travel required 50%

• Post-secondary education equivalent to an Associates degree in Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Greater than five years sales experience in Weld Process Sales.
• Strong Background in all welding processes with special emphasis on automation and SAW.
• Preference giving to applicants with additional qualifications / certifications such as CWI, CWE, CRAW, CWS, NCCER instructor, etc.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems, act decisively and persist in the face of obstacles.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
• Communicates with clarity, verbally and in writing, in one on one or group situations, over the telephone and via email.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems, act decisively and persist in the face of obstacles.
• Ability to work as a team in the conception and review stages of a project.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, meets deadlines, and creatively solves problems.
• Must have excellent technical knowledge as well as strong interpersonal and management skills.
• Strong "customer service" mindset with an affinity for a 'follow-up/follow-through' management style and proactive communicator keeping supervisors, other leaders and their respective team updated.

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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.

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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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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