Account Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (RDA) - Welding equipment rental

Under the direction of the District Manager, the incumbent will develop rentals and sales of welding equipment, power generation and weld automation in the assigned region by following sales leads, making presentations, preparing quotations, maintaining all required literature and providing customer follow-ups. The incumbent will also assess customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc's health and safety guidelines.

Develops and increases the end user customer base by effective communication, assessment of needs and recommendations of solutions.

Performs onsite equipment demonstrations.

Makes application recommendations of welding and positioning equipment.

Develops long-term supply relationships through contracts and/or agreements.

Works as part of a team in providing customer solutions.

Meets or exceeds rental and sales goals specified in the market area.

Represents the company at trade association meetings and Trade Shows to promote products.

Compiles lists of prospective customers for sales leads based on information from newspapers, business directories, trade journals and/or other sources.

Maintains accurate and timely submission of sales call reports and expenses.

Provides customer follow-up.

Provides back-up coverage at the branch location during vacations and other employee shortages.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Leadership: Must be able to guide and mentor associates. Must be able to delegate and follow-up effectively.
• Relationship Building: Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Decision Making: Must be able to work independently while making decisions based on company policies and objectives.
• Problem Solving: Must be able to proactively and methodically deal with conflicting goals and challenging situations.
• Must have a valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales experience in either an industrial equipment rental or a welding equipment sales or rental environment (ideally construction, fabrication, and/or manufacturing sectors) an asset.
• Working knowledge of positioning equipment, welding applications and equipment as an asset.
• Post secondary education equivalent to a Diploma in Business Management or equivalent.

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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.

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.