Advanced Fabrication Specialist - Abilene, United States - Airgas

Description

How will you CONTRIBUTE

and GROW?You will be responsible for developing Airgas specific selling expertise of welding processes and applications. You will work closely with an Advanced Fabrication Welding Process Specialist gaining experience utilizing the Airgas Advanced Fabrication Sales Methodology which includes the Airgas Efficiency Analysis & Engineered Cost Reductions. In this role you will interact with a broad spectrum of Airgas associates, external vendors and suppliers as well as existing a=nd prospective customers.

Responsible for growing profitable sales of Welding Processes and Welding Applications to both new and existing small to midsize Airgas customers.

Work to develop in-depth technical knowledge to become proficient at matching customer needs with the appropriate Airgas products and services, to address customer inquiries, and to provide customer service.

Develops an understanding and ability to utilize the Airgas sales tools (Efficiency Analysis, Welding surveys, Welding 101) to promote sales and margin profitability.

Provide to customers sales knowledge and marketing literature to promote the Airgas Shielding Gases, welding products and services.

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Are you a MATCH?

Associate's Degree in Welding (AAS) highly preferred. In lieu of an Associate's degree, may accept Military Welding training, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or additional years of formalized welding training/experience as a trade-off.

Requires successfully passing the Certified Welding Sales Representative (CWSR) exam sponsored by the American Welding Society (AWS) once hired to formally and successfully enter the Airgas Welding Training Program.

Ability to build effective relationships with all levels and roles both within Airgas and outside the organization.

Knowledge of the principles of TQM, Lean and/or Six Sigma.

Valid Texas Drivers License

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally. Join us for a stimulating experience: you'll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment. 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. 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.

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive 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.

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