Outside Sales

Outside Sales Representative Job Details: Job Location: Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Join a growing, stable company offering consistent hours and strong benefits. Gas and Supply is the region’s largest independent distributor of welding, safety, and industrial supplies, as well as a top national distributor of industrial, medical, and cryogenic gases. With over fifty locations across seven states, we are seeking a motivated individual to become a part of our team as an Outside Sales Representative for our Slidell, Louisiana location. What’s in it for you: Competitive wages commensurate with experience Fulltime (Monday thru Friday) Career advancement opportunities Employer paid life insurance Employer paid disability insurance Health, dental, and vision insurance available 401K with employer match Generous personal leave policy Job Description: Our Outside Sales Representative is responsible for promoting and selling industrial, medical, and specialty gases. The candidate must also be able to sell a complete line of welding, industrial and safety hard goods. Outside sales representatives should utilize all sales and marketing tools available to expand sales at existing customer accounts and develop relationships with new customers. Representatives are responsible for identifying customers' specific needs and recommending the best solutions for that customer. In addition to growing existing accounts and bringing new customers into the Gas and Supply group, sales representatives support accounts receivable collection efforts. Job Duties: Schedule appointments and visit existing customers to review product needs and determine other opportunities. Provide product quotes. Organize and attend joint sales calls with Vendors. Open new accounts. Continuously update customers on product changes and modifications. Attend Trade Shows and Conferences. Liaison between customers and the company for up to date status of service, pricing and new product release launches. Prepare reports for marketing and sales and keeping expense accounts. Keep up to date on new products, services, procedures and tools by attending additional training and departmental meetings. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Efficient and effective problem solving skills. Ability to work quickly and accurately against deadlines. Ability to work as a team with local workers as well as team members from other regions. Other duties as assigned by Sales and/or Local Branch Manager. Qualifications: High school diploma required or equivalent. Formal education such as a Bachelor's Degree or Two Year Technical Degree is appreciated but not required. Knowledge of welding equipment, tools, safety supplies and equipment, and industrial equipment. Must pass a background check and drug test. Outside sales experience with industrial or welding supply distributorship preferred. High school diploma required or equivalent. #J-18808-Ljbffr BR WELDING SUPPLY LLC