Business Development Associate Jobs at Airgas with Visa Sponsorship

INTRODUCTION

Airgas is Hiring for a New Business Development Manager in Rockford, IL!

We are looking for you!

• Base pay plus $85k-100k plus commission
• Monthly auto allowance
• Travel within assigned territory, minimal overnights
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The New Business Development Manager (NBDM) is responsible for managing the sales process and driving profitable sales growth within an assigned sales territory for new Airgas customers, with a primary focus on developing new Airgas customers. The NBDM will be required to meet and exceed all assigned objectives for profitable sales growth within their assigned territory.

• Generate new business: Develop a schedule to contact potential customers. You'll use leads from our marketing team, business directories, and trade journals to build a pipeline of prospects.
• Deliver impactful sales presentations: Customize presentations and product demonstrations based on the customer's needs and industry, highlighting key features and benefits.
• Manage the sales process: Prepare proposals with pricing, credit terms, and delivery schedules. You'll draft sales contracts, obtain credit approval for new accounts, and submit orders to the appropriate teams.
• Negotiate and close sales agreements including signing PSA’s.
• Collaborate and report: Keep management informed through regular reports on activities, results, and territory analysis. Meet with managers to discuss accounts and projects.
• Establish and maintain clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to new customer developments, customer successes, customer opportunities and other customer specific information.
• Monitor the market: Stay informed about competitors' pricing, products, and marketing strategies. Provide feedback to management on competitive developments and recommend changes to our products or services.
• Maintain customer relationships: Resolve customer issues and complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.
• Stay informed: Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing publications. Protect confidential company information.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred from four-year College or University or one to two year of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Industry experience and related product knowledge is essential.
• Negotiating and selling skills required with a proven record of achieving or exceeding assigned sales goals.
• Excellent presentation, good negotiating and public speaking skills are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience with SAP order entry software preferred.
• 3+ years of experience selling medical, specialty or industrial gases and equipment to independent distributors and customers while working for an industrial or specialty gas producer.

BENEFITS

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

LOCATION

Location: Rockford, IL - Linden Rd - Filling industrial

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. 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 healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.