Automation Sales Specialist

Automation Sales Specialist (Open)

Location: Tulsa, OK - E. 56th St. - Retail shop Oklahoma City, OK (Branch) - Retail shop

How 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 Automation Sales Specialist in Tulsa, OK or Oklahoma City, OK! (can actually be located anywhere in the MidSouth region but must be willing to travel)

We are looking for you!

• Base pay plus commission
• Monthly auto allowance
• 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

Recruiter:

Airgas is looking for a driven, relationship-focused Automation Sales Specialist responsible for evaluating customer applications to determine the optimum product, services, retrofits, upgrades, or new controllers, software, and equipment to fulfill the customer's requirements. Preparation of proposals and quotations for customers and assists Account Managers in selling. Conducts variety of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical tests on as well as installs, Robotic systems, shape cutting systems, welding systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to determine cause of unit failure by performing the following duties.

• Makes sales calls with Account Managers, Sales Managers, and Segment Managers to sell Preventive Maintenance, retrofits, new equipment, controllers, drive packages, and software to prospective and existing customers.
• Prepares proposals, quotations, and estimates for new and or upgrades and retrofits to existing customer equipment.
• Sells used and reconditioned equipment.
• Teaches and instructs operators on the proper use of equipment operation, sequencing, and optimization of process.
• Participates in territory planning for sales and service & works in conjunction with Sales Managers, Account Managers, Segment Manager, and supplier representatives to achieve sales and service goals.
• Attends War Room Meetings and coordinates attendance with Segment Manager & Area Sales Managers.
• Provides input on sales and expense budgets for Segment endeavors.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, evaluate applications and processes, break down, repair, assemble industrial automation and components.
• Reads test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.
• Tests functional performance of systems, processes, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions such as temperature change, vibration, pressure, grounding and humidity.
• Orders parts and maintains stock of repair parts for sale and customer equipment repair.
• Connects unit to be tested to test equipment.
• Reads dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacitance.
• Compares results with specifications and records test data.
• Analyzes test results on defective units to determine cause of failure.
• Replaces defective wiring and components or records defects on tag attached to unit and returns unit to manufacturer for repair.
• Devises test equipment setup to evaluate performance and operation of nonstandard or customer returned units.
• Generates information to complete sales of retrofits, new equipment, prepares invoices for sales and service.
• Conducts sales demonstrations
• Makes sales & service calls to customer locations as needed.
• To conduct one's self in a safe manner and to observe all safety best practices and to lead safe work activities by example. To report any unsafe situation to management immediately and take action to protect other from hazards.
• To employ at all times a Safety First attitude that prevents incidents, unsafe practices, and accidents.

Are You a Match?

Required:

• Experienced in the sale and maintenance of Robotic systems, shape cutting systems, welding systems,
• Computer literacy for preparation of sales and service proposals and report writing.
• One year certificate from college or technical school
• Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis. Some overnight travel required
• Safe driving record and reliable transportation for work travel (auto allowance provided)

Preferred:

• Supplier factory training on equipment, processes, software, controllers, drives, and etc to ensure the customer is sold the right products and services for the applications.

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.

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