Account Manager

Job Overview

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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
401k plan with company match
Tuition Assistance
Paid holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Parental leave

Job Description

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a prominent leader in the U.S. supplying industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as related products and safety solutions. With a workforce of approximately 18,000 associates, Airgas emphasizes a culture grounded in safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. As one of the largest providers in its sector, Airgas delivers quality products and services across its extensive network. It also serves as a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a global powerhouse operating in 60 countries with a commitment to advancing technologies and services for industry and healthcare. This affiliation allows Airgas to benefit from world-class resources and a strong foundation in global best practices.

The Account Manager position at Airgas offers a unique opportunity to contribute to and grow within a company dedicated to inclusivity, respect, and support for its diverse workforce. Located in Shreveport, LA, this role involves managing and expanding Airgas's retail and business-to-business accounts, primarily focusing on the industrial and business sectors within the assigned territory. The position is salaried with base pay plus commission and includes a monthly auto allowance to support travel needs. It requires engagement with existing clients and the identification of new opportunities to further company growth, emphasizing sustainable and value-driven partnerships.

This role demands a consultative sales approach, where the Account Manager acts as a key partner to customers, integrating solutions that add value and align with business goals. Responsibilities include advancing territory growth by deepening client relationships, communicating clearly and effectively to support customer objectives, and developing strategic roadmaps to meet sales milestones. The candidate will implement partnership strategies with key accounts, engage with stakeholders, and maintain proactive management throughout the partnership lifecycle.

Airgas supports its employees comprehensively, offering benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Additionally, employees receive family support benefits like paid childbirth leave, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering a workplace that values diversity.

Joining Airgas means becoming part of a team where safety, innovation, and customer success are paramount. The company encourages associates to bring their unique perspectives and ideas, creating an environment ripe for professional growth and fulfillment. The Shreveport Account Manager role is ideal for a motivated sales professional seeking to make a meaningful impact within a respected industry leader while benefiting from a supportive and inclusive work culture.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Proven success using a consultative sales approach
  • Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
  • Self-starter
  • Reliable transportation, current driver's license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Proven success using a consultative sales approach providing multiple layers of value to customers
  • Proven success in understanding customer's business, macro and microeconomic trends, and potential new business opportunities
  • Excellent organizational, written and oral communication, and presentation skills utilizing current technology
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and operate with a sense of urgency
  • Minimum of 3 years of prior outside business-to-business sales experience
  • Familiarity with industrial and specialty gases and industrial gas/welding supply sales is a plus

Job Duties

  • Advance territory growth by deepening relationships with existing clients and identifying new partnerships
  • Foster understanding by communicating in an organized and clear manner to support customers' business goals
  • Develop a strategic roadmap to achieve sales milestones, prioritizing existing and potential account opportunities
  • Implement account partnership strategies including regular business reviews for key customers
  • Connect with key stakeholders and influencers to understand their needs and support their decision-making process
  • Coordinate information management across all phases of the partnership lifecycle to ensure healthy margins and growth
  • Proactively learn about new products and the competitive landscape to remain a trusted advisor to clients
  • Integrate all product lines into accounts with a focus on adding value and customer-centric service

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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