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Safety Sales Specialist

Airgas, Inc.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Dec 12, 2025
R10081326 Safety Sales Specialist (Open) Location: Milwaukee, WI - Retail shopKenosha, WI - 68 Ave - Retail shop, West Allis, WI - Retail shop How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Airgas is Hiring for a Safety Sales Specialist in Milwaukee, WI! 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. Recruiter: Gaby Bogenschutz/ gaby.bogenschutz@airliquide.com / 920-472-3495 The Safety Sales Specialist drives and supports the sale of safety products serving as a subject matter expert to both internal and external customers. The Sales Specialist is directly responsible for developing and executing regional company specific safety product marketing and sales growth plans through direct sales and collaboration with internal sales partners. * Responsible for increasing sales and profit margins by presenting the company's various safety products to new prospects and existing customers by both explaining & demonstrating Airgas's products and services further emphasizing the benefits matched to customer need. * Develops and implements customer specific training and marketing plans by studying the type of safety product/equipment and volume used by customers/prospects depending on industry or trade factor. Recommends products and services by evaluating sales results, competitive developments, and discussions with vendors. * Acts as a resource for other Airgas sales professionals in developing and maintaining safety product sales within their customer base by providing product and industry training, making customer presentations and recommendations. * Monitors competition by establishing a process for gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, market trends, etc. * Keeps management informed by maintaining and submitting activity and results reports (daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses) as required. * Utilizes all necessary sales and marketing literature to promote the Airgas initiative. * Maintains and upgrades selling skills and technical/product knowledge through required training and self- directed research and learning. * Other projects/duties as assigned. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional sales specific experience may be considered. * 3 years of prior outside sales experience preferably within the industrial and safety sales field. * Qualified Safety Sales Professional (QSPP) certification preferred. * Demonstrated relationship management & consultative selling aptitude with the ability to problem-solve and devise solutions for the customer. * Ability to target accounts and achieve results through an action plan. * Ability to build effective relationships with all levels and roles both within Airgas and outside the organization. * Strong problem solving and analytical skills with a thorough understanding of financial accounting terms and principals including margin, profit, cost, and rate of return. * Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a cross-functional team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to achieve results. Uses candor and sensitivity in their dealings with others. * Excellent organizational and time management skills to include the ability to multi-task and effectively manage projects in a diverse organization. * Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines. * Self-motivated with effective organizational/time-management skills. * Employee will frequently be required to transverse through manufacturing and/or locations. * Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information. * Employee will be required to observe and assess equipment and information received via computer. * Requires frequent use of a computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle. * May occasionally be required to position self to equipment and ascend/descend. * May occasionally be required to move up to 60 lbs. and occasionally may be required to move 60 pounds or more with the aid of material handling equipment. * Frequent regional travel (up to 75% of work time). * Minimal overnight travel. * Reliable transportation, current driver's license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving office/production machine parts. * Job requires visitation to various Airgas and customer sites, which have varying environments/conditions, layouts, and accessibility. Environment may contain loud noises and/or odors that may last for an extended period of time or on a continual basis. ________________________ Benefits We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children. Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program. _________________________ Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE At 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. 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. _________________________ 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; 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. Airgas 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. Join 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. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We 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. Airgas, 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. Airgas 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com. _________________________ California Privacy Notice