Safety specialist Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

The Safety Sales Specialist : (Must Reside in Phoeniz, Arizona area)

is responsible for the management and profitable growth of Airgas business within an assigned Dual Sales territory. (Phoenix & Yuma Arizona along with San Diego Market).

The candidate will be required to meet and exceed both corporate and regional objectives for sales growth, profitability growth, and A / R management within the assigned territory. The candidate will need to have the ability to sell all Airgas products to his / her customer base.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way

states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific

statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an

essential function of the position.

All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in established policies and procedures.

Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct / Handbook, policies and procedures and

all applicable rules, regulations and standards promulgated by Federal, State and other applicable agencies or regulating bodies.

Develop and execute regional company specific sales and marketing plans

Actively pursue and acquire new and competitive accounts with emphasis on product margin.

Review regional sales goals and gross profit margins within the assigned territory and monitors effectiveness of sales and marketing efforts.

Establish and maintain clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer failures, new customer developments and other customer specific information

Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers.

Identifies and qualifies prospective customers within assigned area or territory and keeps direct manager informed of such information.

Interprets customer needs and makes appropriate recommendations to increase sales opportunities in West Region.

Researches and analyses market data in assigned area or territory to determine new customers, sales volume potential and pricing, and develop a strategy to meet sales targets

Acts as a resource for other sales representatives in developing and maintaining safety product sales within their customer base by assisting them with customer sales calls and providing product and industry training,

making appropriate recommendations and presentations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Ability to multi-task in a high volume setting.

Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

Ability to add, subtract, multiple, divide etc. and to perform fraction to decimal and decimal to fraction conversions.

Must be able to use a computer and have a working understanding of Excel, SAP, Salesforce, Google Workspace / programs (like Sheets, Docs & Google Slides, etc.) is a plus.

Must present a professional presence and demeanor that is reflective of a corporate office environment.

Must have a high level of energy, be as self-starter, and have a strong customer service and relationship orientation.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from associates and management.

Ability to Travel Overnight for onsite meetings & or to San Diego, CA and Yuma, AZ area one week per month based on customer needs

Education, Experiences, Certificates / Licenses and / or Registrations :

High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum 3-5 years of related outside sales

Knowledge of safety products and services desired

Proven change management skills, including building sponsorship, communications, and stakeholder management

Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by the company

Based on Education and Experience : 85K Range with Additional Opportunities for Bonus & Incentives

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required :

While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to sit for long periods and stand to perform work. The associate is required to reach with hands and arms, smell, talk or hear. The associate must be able to lift, push, pull or move up to thirty (50) pounds or more with assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy and the associate West Region

may be exposed to extreme weather.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hearing protection must be worn in designated areas.

Fully enclosed shoes or safety shoes must we worn in designated areas.

Safety glasses must be worn in designated areas.

Must use other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments in accordance with business needs, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified associates can perform the essential function of the job.