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We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Airgas is Hiring for a Business Development Manager - Healthcare in Roseville, IN!
- Targeted Salary Range: $65k - $75K plus commission!
- Monthly auto allowance & mileage reimbursement
- 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 14-week paid childbirth benefits 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 Business Development Manager (BDM), Healthcare is a dedicated strategic acquisition role focused on new logo acquisition and securing greenfield systems. Operating with a strategic mandate to expand market presence, the BDM targets the "Proximity Market," which includes small to medium sized medical facilities such as dental/oral surgery, dermatology/plastics, urgent care clinics, and surgery centers. The BDM carries no legacy accounts or administrative tasks, ensuring their time is fully focused on developing strategic opportunities in high-density metro areas like Minneapolis-St. Paul proper. Responsibilities include guiding the end-to-end sales process, actively managing a sales pipeline, and establishing long-term, high-value contracts while building accounts and advancing growth with strong margins and appropriate delivery charges and fees.
New Business Acquisition & Strategy
- Proactively engage and secure sustainable, long-term healthcare business, focusing on strategic partnerships over short-term agreements.
- Target the "Proximity Market" within assigned high-density metro areas to maximize new business ROI.
- Strive to establish accounts and advance growth with strong margins and appropriate delivery charges and fees.
- Dedicate primary focus to growth initiatives; handle no legacy accounts, operational coverage, or administrative assignments that reduce primary focus time.
Sales Execution & Process
- Build new accounts with a structured, effective strategy to engage prospects and connect with customers during peak hours.
- Finalize and establish Product Sales Agreements (PSAs) targeting multi-year contract terms.
- Interface with operations and work directly with the broader sales team, Total Access, and the national team to advance strategic customer rollouts.
Customer Engagement & Resource Management
- Build consultative relationships through a deep understanding of proximity healthcare businesses and their specific requirements.
- Identify high-value prospects and effectively map key stakeholders to advance opportunities through the pipeline.
- Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques.
Pipeline Management & Reporting
- Effectively maintain an active, prioritized Salesforce (SFDC) sales funnel utilizing a structured account model.
- Provide leadership with regular status updates on territory performance.
Performance Standards and Targets
- Successfully establish new cylinder PSAs with multi-year contract terms.
- Aim to reach volume goals for new cylinder placements.
- Drive specialized equipment placements, such as IntelliOX+, at profitable rental rates.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Maintain consistent, proactive outreach focused on pipeline progression and new acquisition ROI.
ARE YOU A MATCH?
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or a related field preferred, OR equivalent experience where additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
- 5+ years of outside B2B sales experience with a demonstrated ability to build new customer relationships.
- Reliable personal transportation, a valid driver’s license, and state-required minimum liability insurance.
- Frequent regional travel (up to 75% of the time) with occasional overnight travel.
- Primary focus on designated high-density metro areas, such as the Des Moines/Omaha (West team) or Minneapolis/St. Paul (North team) territories.
- Skilled in navigating an active Salesforce (SFDC) sales pipeline and a structured account model.
- Opportunity includes onsite visits to various healthcare facilities and proximity clinics with varying conditions and accessibility.
- Strong presentation, collaborative agreement-building, and communication skills desired.
- Demonstrated success in reaching and advancing key sales goals.
- Demonstrated success in consultative/solution-oriented partnerships within a defined territory.
- Industry familiarity and related product knowledge is highly valued.
- Relationship-building and consultative agreement skills with a track record of reaching performance milestones and contributing to growth.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of financial, sales, and strategic information.
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.
YOUR DIFFERENCES ENHANCE OUR PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Airgas is Hiring for a Business Development Manager - Healthcare in Roseville, IN!
- Targeted Salary Range: $65k - $75K plus commission!
- Monthly auto allowance & mileage reimbursement
- 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 14-week paid childbirth benefits 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 Business Development Manager (BDM), Healthcare is a dedicated strategic acquisition role focused on new logo acquisition and securing greenfield systems. Operating with a strategic mandate to expand market presence, the BDM targets the "Proximity Market," which includes small to medium sized medical facilities such as dental/oral surgery, dermatology/plastics, urgent care clinics, and surgery centers. The BDM carries no legacy accounts or administrative tasks, ensuring their time is fully focused on developing strategic opportunities in high-density metro areas like Minneapolis-St. Paul proper. Responsibilities include guiding the end-to-end sales process, actively managing a sales pipeline, and establishing long-term, high-value contracts while building accounts and advancing growth with strong margins and appropriate delivery charges and fees.
New Business Acquisition & Strategy
- Proactively engage and secure sustainable, long-term healthcare business, focusing on strategic partnerships over short-term agreements.
- Target the "Proximity Market" within assigned high-density metro areas to maximize new business ROI.
- Strive to establish accounts and advance growth with strong margins and appropriate delivery charges and fees.
- Dedicate primary focus to growth initiatives; handle no legacy accounts, operational coverage, or administrative assignments that reduce primary focus time.
Sales Execution & Process
- Build new accounts with a structured, effective strategy to engage prospects and connect with customers during peak hours.
- Finalize and establish Product Sales Agreements (PSAs) targeting multi-year contract terms.
- Interface with operations and work directly with the broader sales team, Total Access, and the national team to advance strategic customer rollouts.
Customer Engagement & Resource Management
- Build consultative relationships through a deep understanding of proximity healthcare businesses and their specific requirements.
- Identify high-value prospects and effectively map key stakeholders to advance opportunities through the pipeline.
- Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques.
Pipeline Management & Reporting
- Effectively maintain an active, prioritized Salesforce (SFDC) sales funnel utilizing a structured account model.
- Provide leadership with regular status updates on territory performance.
Performance Standards and Targets
- Successfully establish new cylinder PSAs with multi-year contract terms.
- Aim to reach volume goals for new cylinder placements.
- Drive specialized equipment placements, such as IntelliOX+, at profitable rental rates.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Maintain consistent, proactive outreach focused on pipeline progression and new acquisition ROI.
ARE YOU A MATCH?
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or a related field preferred, OR equivalent experience where additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
- 5+ years of outside B2B sales experience with a demonstrated ability to build new customer relationships.
- Reliable personal transportation, a valid driver’s license, and state-required minimum liability insurance.
- Frequent regional travel (up to 75% of the time) with occasional overnight travel.
- Primary focus on designated high-density metro areas, such as the Des Moines/Omaha (West team) or Minneapolis/St. Paul (North team) territories.
- Skilled in navigating an active Salesforce (SFDC) sales pipeline and a structured account model.
- Opportunity includes onsite visits to various healthcare facilities and proximity clinics with varying conditions and accessibility.
- Strong presentation, collaborative agreement-building, and communication skills desired.
- Demonstrated success in reaching and advancing key sales goals.
- Demonstrated success in consultative/solution-oriented partnerships within a defined territory.
- Industry familiarity and related product knowledge is highly valued.
- Relationship-building and consultative agreement skills with a track record of reaching performance milestones and contributing to growth.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of financial, sales, and strategic information.
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.
YOUR DIFFERENCES ENHANCE OUR PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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.
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.
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Frame your credentials around industrial sales
Airgas hires BD professionals who can speak to chemicals, gas distribution, or materials clients. Before applying, document any relevant technical sales experience or industry certifications so your resume clearly connects to their core market.
Target territory-based openings over corporate roles
Airgas structures much of its sales force regionally, with district and territory manager roles posted at branch level. These field-facing positions have historically shown more consistent hiring activity and may move faster through the offer process.
Confirm sponsorship eligibility before your first interview
Not every Airgas hiring manager knows which roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship. Ask HR directly whether the specific position is approved for sponsorship before investing time in multi-round interviews. This saves weeks of uncertainty.
Understand how H-1B timing affects your start date
If you need a new H-1B cap-subject petition, USCIS only accepts filings in April for an October 1 start. Factor this into salary negotiations and your notice period with any current employer to avoid a gap in work authorization.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Airgas BD roles by sponsorship history
Searching broadly across job boards won't show you which Airgas postings are realistically open to visa holders. Use Migrate Mate to surface Sales Business Development positions at Airgas filtered by confirmed sponsorship track record.
Prepare for PERM documentation if targeting Green Card support
Airgas has sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 green cards for this function. If permanent residency is your goal, ask during the offer stage whether the role qualifies for PERM labor certification and what the typical internal approval timeline looks like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Airgas sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Business Developments?
Yes, Airgas has sponsored H-1B visas for Sales Business Development roles. Sponsorship is not automatic for every open position, so you should confirm with the recruiter or HR contact early in the process whether the specific role you are applying for is approved for H-1B sponsorship before proceeding to later interview rounds.
How do I apply for Sales Business Development jobs at Airgas?
You can browse and apply for Sales Business Development positions at Airgas through Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles with confirmed sponsorship history. Airgas posts roles at the branch and regional level, so searching by territory or location will give you a more complete picture of what is available than a single national job board search.
Which visa types does Airgas commonly use for Sales Business Development hires?
Airgas has used both H-1B nonimmigrant visas and employment-based immigrant visa pathways, specifically EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card categories, for this function. H-1B is the most common starting point for new international hires in sales roles, while EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship typically becomes relevant after you have established tenure with the company.
What qualifications does Airgas expect for Sales Business Development roles?
Airgas typically looks for candidates with a background in industrial, chemical, or materials sales rather than general B2B experience. A bachelor's degree in business, chemistry, or a related field is common, and familiarity with gas distribution, specialty chemicals, or manufacturing clients is a meaningful differentiator. Territory management experience and a verifiable track record of hitting quota strengthen your application considerably.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take if I receive an offer from Airgas?
If you are transferring an existing H-1B from another employer, Airgas can file a cap-exempt petition and you can start relatively quickly, often within a few weeks of USCIS receipt. If you need a new cap-subject H-1B, the earliest you can begin is October 1 following an April filing window. For PERM-based Green Card sponsorship, the DOL labor certification process alone typically takes 12 to 18 months before the immigrant petition is filed.