Branch Associate / Backup Delivery Driver (CDL B) La Crosse, WI.

We are looking for you!

• Hourly: $25 per/hr.
• Shift: Mon. - Fri.; 7:30 pm - 4:00 pm CST.
• Airgas Gain Shares

Excellent Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 14 weeks paid child birth benefit, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more! Benefits Start after 30 days of employment

Job Summary:

The Branch Associate position sells medical, industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment and hard goods and tools to customers. This position responds to inquiries or concerns from either walk-in customers or those customers that call in. The Branch Associate provides additional warehouse support as needed. The Branch Associate may also provide support while drivers are out. We are looking for an eager candidate that is interested in growing their leadership and sales skills.

• Takes a lead role in identifying, analyzing and solving service issues.
• Establishes and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments and external customers.
• Works closely with local Branch managers to assist in customer management through retail store locations within assigned geographical area
• 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.
• Develops and maintains positive work habits that are conducive to sales and profitability growth, including:
• Strategizing daily with assigned Account Managers.
• Achieving department goals on phone time, outbound calls, and other KPI's.
• Responds to and solves customer complaints by deploying the necessary company resources
• Works with Accounts Receivable personnel in solving collections issues and achieving Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) goals.
• Takes a lead role in identifying, analyzing and solving service issues.
• Follows all safety procedures. Uses established safety procedures for cylinder handling during exchanges and storage of cylinders.
• Other duties/projects as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

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  Must be at least 21 years of age

  
  
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  1+ years experience Class A/B CDL with HazMat and Air Brakes endorsements. (or ability to obtain)

  
  
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  High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

  
  
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  Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

  
  
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  Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

  
  
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  Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees.

  
  
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  Ability to perform very heavy work - routinely lifts 25 - 75 lbs., and occasionally lifts 76 to greater than 100 lbs.

  
  
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  Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Preferred, One (1) years of HazMat experience

  
  
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  Product knowledge of cryogenic, compressed and specialty gases, preferred

  
  
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  SAP or other inventory system experience preferred.

  
  
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  Experience with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office applications preferred.

  
  
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  Excellent customer service skills.

  
  

About Airgas

Airgas, 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. 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 Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

Join us for a stimulating experience: you'll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

Recruiter: Janice Garcia / janice.garcia@airgas.com / (346) 479-5075

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.