Sales Specialist

Sales Specialist - Specialty Gas (Open)

Location: Huntsville, AL - 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 Sales Specialist (Specialty Gas) in Huntsville, AL! (REMOTE)

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: Porschal Ford | [email protected] | (346) 887-4725

Airgas is looking for a driven, relationship-focused Sales Specialist (Specialty Gas) responsible for cultivating and advancing sales growth and profitability of specialty gas products within an assigned region. This role involves nurturing and maintaining strong customer relationships, discovering and welcoming new business opportunities, and providing technical expertise and guidance to anticipate and support customer goals.

• Conduct thorough research to identify potential customers and generate new leads.
• Meet and advance sales goals for specialty gas products, including pure gases, gas mixtures, and related equipment.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to identify, qualify, and partner with new customers within target industries.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, understanding their evolving needs and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations to educate and support customers on the features, benefits, and applications of Airgas specialty gas products.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including operations, customer service, and technical support, to ensure seamless order fulfillment and build alignment on solutions.
• Prepare and present accurate sales forecasts, reports, and pipeline updates to management.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to discover opportunities for product development or service enhancements.
• Facilitate agreement on pricing and contract terms with customers, adhering to company guidelines and profitability objectives.
• Attend industry trade shows, conferences, and networking events to promote Airgas specialty gas offerings and expand professional contacts.
• Build rapport and foster understanding to address customer inquiries effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Resolve customer inquiries and concerns professionally.
• Protect the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Present a professional image reflective of our company values.
• Identify and align key customer stakeholders at all levels within targeted accounts to advance sustainable growth by welcoming new business accounts.
• Establishes and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to new customer developments, successes, and opportunities to ensure a supportive transition.
• Utilizes all available resources to help realize growth opportunities.

Are You a Match?

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related scientific/technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in outside sales, with a demonstrated history of meaningful contributions in specialty gases, chemicals, or a related technical product.
• Strong understanding of specialty gas applications, analytical instrumentation, and industry-specific regulations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and foster understanding with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, manage a sales region effectively, and prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.
• High-level presentation and public speaking skills
• Ability to foster understanding and connect with individuals from different backgrounds.
• Ability to successfully contribute to the role's core goals and essential functions.
• Flexibility to work varied hours to support our customers' success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A proven background contributing to growth in industrial, commercial, or educational markets over 4+ years.
• Familiarity with, or a strong desire to learn about, industrial, specialty, and medical gases.
• Experience advancing sustainable development in high-growth markets or specialized technical territories.
• A history of fostering alignment between customer needs and complex technical solutions.
• Previous experience in a role that required navigating and supporting large-scale or multi-site account management.

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 [email protected].