This Position is for a Sales Account Manager Trainee with work location in Pearl, MS.

　　The Sales Trainee will be placed in and must successfully complete a comprehensive training program that will give them a working knowledge of the industry, customers and organization. In addition, this program is designed around sales-oriented and professional development training to ensure that, once completed, the Trainee will be able to meet the demanding challenges of this position. Upon completion, the Trainee 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 Trainee will need to have the ability to sell all Airgas products to his/her customer base.

　　Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers

　　Develop and execute plans to maintain and grow the existing customer base

　　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

　　Develop and execute plans to improve Airgas market share within the assigned sales territory

　　Prepare and deliver effective sales presentations and proposals to prospective customers.

　　Qualify and pursue sales leads from other parts of the organization

　　Keep local, regional and national Airgas management informed of territory performance, personal performance and market trends through:

　　Development and submission of an annual sales plan for the assigned territory

　　Regular and on time submission of required sales and activity reports, including itineraries, call reports, "Hot" prospect lists, account wins and losses and other information as required

　　Maintains a leadership role in the organization through open and honest communication with all associates

　　Maintains focus on safety in the workplace by complying with company safety procedures and practices

　　Bachelor's degree, preferably related to Business or Sales

　　Ability to effectively network and negotiate. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

　　Good organizational, time and territory management skills; goal oriented, self-motivated, and strong leadership skills.  Ability to lead and function within team environments.

　　Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage

　　Ambition to build a career in outside sales and sales leadership

　　Onsite work environment, local travel

　　Your differences enhance company performance

　　Committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

　　Welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. Strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster the ability to innovate by living fundamentals, acting for success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity Information

　　Equal opportunity employer. Evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

　　Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies 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.