Sales Trainee

Sales Trainee

Location: Hartford, CT - Retail shop, Brookfield, CT (NEA) - Retail shop, Stratford, CT - Retail shop

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.

Airgas is Hiring for a Sales Trainee in Hartford, CT! We are looking for you!

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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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

Requirements include:

• 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

Benefits include:

• 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
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

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.

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.

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.

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.