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Airgas · 15 hours ago

Strategic Account Manager

Airgas is a leading supplier of industrial gases and related products. The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for driving sales and establishing relationships with decision-makers in national, multi-location companies, ensuring adherence to contract commitments and managing strategic accounts.

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Abby C.
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Responsibilities

Accountable for communication of all opportunities and issues of Strategic National Accounts (SNA) serviced within the regional company. Establishes and maintains high-level relationships with business decision makers at Strategic National Accounts (SNA) serviced within the regional company
Responsible for driving sales to strategic accounts in the region. This includes the coordination, collaboration, and delegation of sales activities with the region's sales management and team
Responsible for rollouts, implementations, and reporting requirements for all SNA’s within the regional company and completion of required cost savings documentation
Responsible for ensuring Airgas and all strategic account locations are adhering to contractual commitments, assisting and supporting strategic relationships. Escalates non-active accounts that require national contacts to the national group. Maintain and monitor active/non-active file
Develop proposals, presentations and pricing agreements for Strategic accounts, understand strategic price points/technical bids
Keeps abreast of current market trends
Acts as a liaison between the regional company and National Accounts
Analyzes existing regional company customer database; identifies new potential prospects; develops and implements strategies to acquire, solidify and enhance existing client relationships
Works with salesforce to identify strategic account sales opportunities. Develops and prioritizes targets based on our ability to solidify and enhance our existing relationship
Additional responsibilities as directed

Qualification

Technical solution salesRelationship managementSalesforce proficiencyAnalytical skillsGoogle ApplicationsMicrosoft ApplicationsProject managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be considered
7 years of prior technical solution driven sales experience preferred
Must have a broad knowledge of Airgas products and processes common to the Airgas customer
Demonstrated relationship management & consultative aptitude with the ability to problem-solve and devise technical solutions for the customer
Ability to build effective relationships with all levels and roles both within Airgas and outside the organization
Strong mathematical, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to apply to customer sales analysis and cost comparisons
Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills to include the ability to multi-task and effectively manage projects in a diverse organization
PC skills to include both Google and Microsoft Applications
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds
Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, legal documents and regulatory requirements
Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and management expectations
Valid driver's license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by company
Ability to understand strategic price points and technical bids
Frequent regional travel (50% or more of the work time) requiring overnight travel

Company

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. single-source supplier of gases, welding equipment and supplies, and safety products.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (7)
2024 (8)
2023 (12)
2022 (10)
2021 (8)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2015-11-17Acquired
1986-12-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert McLaughlin
CFO
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Jay Worley
Chief Operating Officer
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