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We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovativeAt Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.\nAirgas is Hiring for a Sales Traineein Brookfield, IL!\nWe are looking for you!\nHourly Rate: $28.50\nSales-oriented and professional development training provided.\nFrequent Local Travel / Minimal Overnight\nComprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.\nSupport for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.\nFuture Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. \nEarly Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment\nThe Sales Trainee will participate in a comprehensive training program designed to provide a deep working knowledge of our industry, our customers, and our organization. This program focuses on sales-oriented and professional development to ensure that, upon completion, the Trainee is prepared for the dynamic opportunities of this position. The Trainee will work to achieve and advance both corporate and regional objectives for sales growth, profitability, and A/R management within the assigned community. You will have the opportunity to share the full range of Airgas solutions with your customer base.\nConduct thorough research to identify potential customers and generate new leads.\nConnect with and support regular and prospective customers throughout the assigned region.\nDevelop and execute plans to nurture and grow the existing customer community.\nEstablish and maintain clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments regarding customer successes, customer challenges, and new developments.\nDevelop and execute plans to enhance the Airgas market presence and impact within the region.\nPrepare and deliver engaging sales presentations and proposals to prospective customers.\nQualify and pursue new business opportunities identified across the Airgas organization.\nKeep local, regional, and national Airgas management informed of performance and market trends.\nDevelopment and submission of an annual sales plan for the assigned region.\nRegular and timely submission of sales and activity reports, including itineraries, client connections, and \"Hot \" prospect lists.\nMaintain a collaborative role in the organization through open and honest communication with all Airgas associates.\nMaintain a focus on safety in the workplace by complying with company safety procedures and practices to protect our team and customers.\nCultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, understanding their evolving needs and ensuring customer satisfaction.\nConduct technical presentations and product demonstrations to educate and support customers on the features, benefits, and applications of Airgas specialty gas products.\nMonitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to discover opportunities for product development or service enhancements.\nAttend industry trade shows, conferences, and networking events to promote Airgas specialty gas offerings and expand professional contacts.\nBuild rapport and foster understanding to address customer inquiries effectively.\nResolve customer inquiries and concerns professionally.\nProtect the confidentiality of sensitive information.\nPresent a professional image reflective of our company values.\nIdentify and align key customer stakeholders at all levels within targeted accounts to advance sustainable growth by welcoming new business accounts.\nEstablishes and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to new customer developments, successes, and opportunities to ensure a supportive transition.\nUtilizes all available resources to help realize growth opportunities.\n________________________\nAre you a MATCH?\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree, or relatable experience, ideally with a focus on Business or Sales.\nAbility to effectively network and negotiate. Strong verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to effectively network and build alignment with others.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills to foster strong professional connections.\nStrong organizational and regional management skills; purpose-driven, self-motivated, and possessing empowering leadership qualities.\nThe ability to contribute to and thrive within team environments.\nMust possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage\nEnthusiasm and dedication to building a long-term career in outside sales and sales leadership.\nComfort working in an onsite environment with a focus on engaging with the local community through travel.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nA track record of meaningful contributions in a customer-facing role or a collaborative academic project.\nExperience in pioneering new ideas or creative solutions within a team setting.\nA history of fostering understanding and navigating diverse perspectives to reach common goals.\nFamiliarity with digital tools and platforms that support organized territory management and effective communication.\n________________________\nBenefits\nWe 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.\nAdditionally, 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.\nAssociates 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.\n_________________________\nYour DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE\nAt 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.\nWe 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.\n_________________________\nAbout Airgas\nAirgas, 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.\nAirgas 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.\nJoin 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.\n_________________________\nEqual Employment Opportunity Information\nWe 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.\nAirgas, 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.\nAirgas 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. 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