Inside Sales / Retail Salesman

Counter Sales Associate (Open)

Omaha, NE - Filling industrial

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. At Airgas, we respect, honor, and value diversity.

Airgas is hiring for a Counter Sales Associate in Omaha, NE! We're looking for a Counter Sales Associate to join our team in a role that balances high-energy customer interaction with meaningful operational support. If you enjoy solving problems and building relationships in a dynamic, industrial environment, we want to meet you!

A Counter Sales Associate 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.

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.

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.

Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a retail or customer service environment, with exposure to industrial sales or a related field considered a plus.

Capable of moving items up to 50 pounds regularly, and 125 pounds using material handling equipment or assistance as needed.

Excellent customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Comfortable using basic math and computer tools, including POS systems (training provided).

Experience in industrial retail, inside sales, or inventory control is a plus.

Availability for occasional overtime when the team needs extra support.

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.

Forklift certification is welcomed, and full training will be provided upon hire.

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.

S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; 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 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.

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.