Airgas · 2 hours ago
Inside Sales Representative/ VMI Technician
Kent, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.85/hr - $30/hr
1+ years expAirgas is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, and they are seeking an Inside Sales Representative/ VMI Technician in Kent, WA. The role involves selling industrial products, providing customer service, and coordinating the Vendor Managed Inventory program.
IndustrialMedicalRetail
Responsibilities
Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment
Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
Ensures all required paperwork is accurately completed, including coding, costing, and pricing
Advises customer on tools, hardware, and materials needed, and procedure to follow to complete tasks customer wishes to perform
Order entry, process cash and charge orders; assist with reconciliation of cash and bank deposits
Communicates by phone, e-mail and in person with customers, sales staff, store managers and others, inquiring about and providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times, etc
Develops outgoing call strategy to support sales growth for the branch
May coordinate an internal transfer of product requested by a customers
Answers customer questions concerning location, price and use of merchandise
Totals price and tax on merchandise purchased by customers using computer, calculator and/or paper and pencil to prepare invoice. Accepts payment and makes change for customer purchases. Wraps or bags merchandise for customers and assists in loading and unloading cylinders
May visit a customer’s site for a site survey before product is delivered to customer’s location
Maintains neat, clean and professional personal appearance by following company’s dress code and hygiene guidelines
Coordinates with purchasing department any product shortages or outages
Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, vendors, co-workers and management
Ensures all administrative and accounting related procedures are strictly observed
Stocks shelves, warehouse, counters and tables with merchandise, and maintains showroom displays
First point of contact with Airgas customers for all welding hard goods and safety supplies related issues regarding Vending Machines and Vendor Managed Inventory bins
Conducts and coordinates area customer VMI program including delivery of product, restocking and re-supply as necessary
Monitors customer usage and suggest adjustments to product levels to ensure maximum efficiency and product turn. Monitors inventory levels at customer sites
Maintain VMI System by cleaning, organizing and re-labeling bins. Organizes production additions and deletions
Performs first level repair and troubleshooting of VMI equipment
All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described
Qualification
Required
High school degree or the equivalent preferred, with one to three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of one to three years of experience in an industrial retail, inside sales, customer service and/or inventory control related position
Must be able to work occasional overtime, when necessary
Must maintain clean driving record per our driver qualification policy
Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace
Preferred
Detailed understanding of SAP and PROS functionalities preferred
Proficiency with entering and extracting data into and from a computer
Proven ability to work effectively under deadlines and with little supervision and to complete a high volume of paperwork accurately and on time
Ability to handle cash transactions accurately
Ability to clearly communicate by via phone, email or in person with customers, sales staff, Branch Manager and all the other branch personnel
Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds
Basic computer skills (i.e. Window Applications, data base systems and google suite)
May be required to operate a forklift in the warehouse
Ability to read and comprehend safety data sheets
Benefits
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
Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
401k plan with company matching funds
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
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.
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