Airgas · 6 days ago
Account Manager
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAirgas is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, and they are seeking an Outside Sales Account Manager in Columbia, SC. The role involves managing the sales process, driving profitable sales growth, and cultivating relationships with both existing and new customers within an assigned territory.
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Responsibilities
Develops and executes sales plans utilizing Airgas' sales directives and guidelines in order to service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts
Qualifies and pursues sales leads
Cultivates customer relationships by developing a deep knowledge of the customer's business and establishing a consultative relationship
Prepares sales proposals by quoting pricing, establishing credit terms, and estimated date of delivery to customer based on knowledge of Airgas' production/delivery schedules and logistics
Keeps current with industry insights, current Airgas product mixes, monitors competition by gathering current relevant marketplace intelligence including information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques
Partners with internal resources to accomplish growth objectives
Establishes and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer opportunities, new customer developments and other customer specific information
Maintains and submits sales reports (daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses) as required by District Manager through SAP
Actively reviews and manages existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to help minimize Airgas working capital investment and financial risk
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Reliable transportation, current driver's license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration
Preferred
Minimum of 3 years of prior outside business-to-business sales experience to include proven experience and success in solution-selling concepts and a demonstrated history of managing customers throughout a defined sales territory
Familiarity with industrial and specialty gases, industrial gas / welding supply sales a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Vacation
Sick time
Floating holidays
Paid holidays for full-time employees
Progressive parental leave package
401k plan with company matching funds
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents
Airgas Scholarship Program
Company
Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. single-source supplier of gases, welding equipment and supplies, and safety products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-11-17Acquired
1986-12-26IPO
Leadership Team
Robert McLaughlin
CFO
J
Jay Worley
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
Clayton B. Bruner, P.L.L.C.
2025-11-22
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