Sales Professional

American Welding and Gas, Inc.

is seeking a Sales Professional in Lexington and the central KY area In this position, you will have the opportunity to increase sales and gross profit by establishing new customers and also expanding business with strategic customers within an assigned territory.

This position will be a great fit for an individual that enjoys a challenging environment with personal and professional long term growth potential.

Incentives: Competitive pay structure including commissions Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits with no waiting period Collaborative team environment where your input is valued daily Company provided Short-term & Long-term Disability Company Provided Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match Paid Holidays Flexible Vacation and Sick Time Vehicle Allowance Company Expense Account/Credit Card Company Cellphone Laptop Computer Duties & Responsibilities: Grow the territory sales and margin through solution selling of atmospheric gas products Negotiate pricing, contracts, and project scope with existing and new customers Utilize Outlook, Call Proof, or other company designated CRM platforms for planning, scheduling, and professional time management of the assigned sales territory Develop long term relationships with strategic customers, facilitating product supply agreements, and developing a sales territory customer portfolio with long term targeted customers Actively review and manage existing customer Accounts Receivable balances Maintain and demonstrate a positive attitude with all associates, customers, vendors and other business partners Work closely with local branch managers to assist in promoting sales and customer management through retail store locations within assigned territory Meet goals and objectives set by and with management Perform administrative duties such as managing expenses through Concur, completing sales profitability analysis for proposal review, completing customer pricing and data sheets for computer contracts, etc.

Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferred 1-3 years of previous sales experience Knowledge of gas products a plus Medical and technical sales experience a plus Critical thinking skills Strong time management skills Strong written and oral communication skills Preferred Skills: Goal oriented Interpersonal skills Can navigate MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Sales process training Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting terms and principals including gross margin and gross margin percent Additional Notes: Travel requirements
– overnight travel may be required for annual sales meetings or training American Welding & Gas, Inc (AWG) is an employee owned company, which manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases.

AWG is headquartered in Raleigh, NC with 78 branch locations, 18 gas fill plants in 20 states, stretching from Montana through Florida.

As one of the largest independent gas and welding supply distributors, AWG has the expertise, assets and sources of supply necessary to service large, bulk cryogenic gas customers as well as small business.

American Welding & Gas is growing rapidly and looking for top talent to move us forward.

AWG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Keywords: Sales Representative, Location: Nicholasville, KY
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