Job: AREA SALES MANAGER MISSISSIPPI

Jobing Description

AREA SALES MANAGER MISSISSIPPI

SUMMARY

Area Sales Managers are responsible for sales growth, price increases, new business and contract administration. Candidates must have the ability to grow existing customers and convert prospects into profitable Airgas customers.

Territory includes: Mississippi, Alabama and Western Tennessee

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops, maintains and builds a sales funnel.
Overnight travel required to manage sales territory via car and some air travel.
Sell profitable sales growth to new and existing opportunities.
Prepare quotes, supply agreements and internal documentation for orders obtained.
Prepares reports of business transactions and expense accounts.
Develop and maintain strong internal business relationships with operations.
Generate a written territory business plan.
Maintain sales activity reports through Excel and ACT Database Software.
Remain flexible to take on other key assignments as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must work smart, exhibit strong time management skills, develop strong relationships and have good sales skills in negotiations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Products is required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 3 yrs experience in selling industrial, food or chemicals to businesses.
Technical knowledge/aptitude is a plus.

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send resumes to:

Airgas Dry Ice
ATTN: AREA SALES MANAGER MISSISSIPPI
Fax: 877-881-7910
Email: gasops.employment@airgas.com

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