Strategic Account Manager

divh2Strategic Account Manager/h2pAirgas is Hiring for a Strategic Account Manager/ppLocations:/ppCleveland, OH - Retail shop/ppAkron, OH - Retail shop/ppCanton, OH - Retail shop/ppTwinsburg, OH (AES) - Management/ppHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?/ppThe Strategic Account Manager (SAM) is responsible for driving sales of Strategic National Accounts (SNA) serviced within the regional company. The SAM is responsible for establishing and maintaining business relationships with decision-makers in national, multi-location companies. This position will coordinate sales activities with the regional company management and local teams, ensuring that Airgas and all strategic account locations are adhering to contract commitments./pulliAccountable 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/liliResponsible for driving sales to strategic accounts in the region. This includes the coordination, collaboration, and delegation of sales activities with the regions sales management and team./liliResponsible for rollouts, implementations, and reporting requirements for all SNAs within the regional company and completion of required cost savings documentation./liliResponsible 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./liliDevelop proposals, presentations and pricing agreements for Strategic accounts, understand strategic price points/technical bids/liliKeeps abreast of current market trends./liliActs as a liaison between the regional company and National Accounts./liliAnalyzes existing regional company customer database; identifies new potential prospects; develops and implements strategies to acquire, solidify and enhance existing client relationships./liliWorks with sales force to identify strategic account sales opportunities. Develops and prioritizes targets based on our ability to solidify and enhance our existing relationship./liliAdditional responsibilities as directed./li/ulh2Are you a MATCH?/h2pRequired Qualifications:/pulliBachelors degree in Business Management or related field. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be considered./lili7 years of prior technical solution driven sales experience./liliMust have a broad knowledge of Airgas products and processes common to the Airgas customer./liliDemonstrated relationship management consultative aptitude with the ability to problem-solve and devise technical solutions for the customer./liliAbility to build effective relationships with all levels and roles both within Airgas and outside the organization./liliStrong mathematical, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to apply to customer sales analysis and cost comparisons./liliSelf-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills to include the ability to multi- task and effectively manage projects in a diverse organization./liliPC skills to include both Google and Microsoft Applications./liliExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds./liliAbility to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines./liliAbility to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, legal documents and regulatory requirements./liliMust be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and management expectations./liliValid drivers license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by company./liliAbility to understand strategic price points and technical bids./liliFrequent regional travel (50% or more of the work time) requiring overnight travel./li/ulpBenefits/ppWe care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees./ppAdditionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children./ppAssociates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility./ppYour DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE/ppAt 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./ppWe 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./ppAbout Airgas/ppAirgas, 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./ppAirgas 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./ppJoin 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, youll find a welcoming workplace where youre valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose./ppEqual Employment Opportunity Information/ppWe 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./ppAirgas, 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./ppAirgas 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./p/div