Counter Sales Representative

Counter Sales Representative

Location: Redwood City, CA - Retail shop

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 Counter Sales Representative in Redwood City, CA! We are looking for you!

$26 - 28.50/hr. with bonus opportunities!

Monday - Friday, no weekend work!

Airgas provided PPE

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

A Counter Sales Representative will partner with our customers to provide industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding equipment, and other essential supplies. You will serve as a trusted guide, advising customers on the tools, hardware, and materials needed to successfully complete their projects. By demonstrating equipment use and sharing insights on product quality, you help our customers pioneer new solutions in their own work.

Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment to ensure a secure environment for everyone.

Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external partners, fostering understanding and long-term relationships.

Ensures all required paperwork is accurately completed, including coding, costing, and pricing.

Partners with customers to identify the best tools and procedures for their specific tasks; demonstrates equipment use to build customer confidence.

Manages order entry and processes transactions; assists the team with the reconciliation of deposits.

Coordinates via phone, e-mail, and in person with customers and team members to provide helpful information on costs and delivery.

Contributes to an outgoing call strategy to support the continued growth and success of the branch.

Coordinates the transfer of merchandise between locations to meet customer needs.

Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a supportive manner with customers, vendors, and colleagues.

Stocks shelves and maintains welcoming showroom displays to provide an excellent customer experience.

Coordinates cylinder movement and pallet organization

Performing various duties in the plant to include forklift operation, material handling and sorting, inspecting, and or cylinder maintenance work.

Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests and checking caps and valves.

Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures.

Handles high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders. Prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to the manifold and evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants.

Assists with the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers. Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.

Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.

Understands hazards of various gases, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.

Complies with all government and company standards for safely handling hazardous materials/cylinder gases.

Required qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in product, warehouse, or sales environments (we also value an equivalent combination of education and unique life experience).
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in industrial retail, inside sales, or inventory control is a plus.
• Attention to detail in handling transactions.
• Availability for occasional overtime when the team needs extra support.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

Preferred qualifications:

• A background in gas, welding, or safety supplies is a wonderful asset.
• Familiarity with SAP, Google, or MS Office applications.
• A detailed understanding of SAP and PROS functionalities.
• The ability to communicate clearly and warmly with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds.

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 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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.