Counter Sales Associate

Counter Sales AssociateAirgas is hiring for a Counter Sales Associate in Crystal Lake, IL 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.This is an hourly position paying $21-24 per hour with bonus opportunities.As a Counter Sales Associate you are the first thing our customers see as they walk into our branches. You are the face of Airgas You will sell medical, industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment and hard goods and tools to customers. The Counter Sales Associate responds to inquiries or concerns from either walk-in customers or those customers that call in as well as provides additional warehouse support as needed.Solicits sales from walk-in and telephone call-in customers assisting customers with identification of product needs and locating merchandise.Enters sales & quote data into the computer and researches information for customers using the computer system.Receives payment for merchandise or services sold and enters sale into the computer. Responsible for payments received and adhering to all administrative and accounting related procedures.Provides warehouse support for shipping & receiving, inventory stocking, cleaning, labeling, or other tasks.Restocks store merchandise as needed. Arranges stock on shelves or racks in the sales area and keeps merchandise in order. Marks or tickets merchandise.Maintains current price documentation and product literature as it becomes available. Keeps product knowledge current.Other duties and projects as assigned.Are You A Match?Required Qualifications:HS Diploma or equivalent required.Minimum of 2 years of previous product, warehouse and/or sales related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience).Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Excellent customer service skills.Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees.Detail-oriented.Ability to problem-solve.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Preferred Qualifications:Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Welding Technology or Sales preferred.Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry with retail experience preferred.SAP experience strongly preferred.Prior experience operating a forklift preferred.BenefitsWe 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 PerformanceAt 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 AirgasAirgas, 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 InformationWe 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.