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Healthcare Sales Specialist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a field like life sciences, business, or marketing. Employers in pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics sectors file LCAs and H-1B petitions regularly. The 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery mean timing your job search to align with the April registration window matters.
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INTRODUCTION
Airgas is Hiring for a Healthcare Sales Specialist in South Chicago Heights, IL!
At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Healthcare Sales Specialist sells medical gases, products, and services to healthcare and life science establishments within a specific geographic area serving as a subject matter expert to both internal and external customers. The Sales Specialist is responsible for developing and executing regional company specific medical and specialty gas marketing plans and supporting the Region in this capacity.
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Responsible for increasing sales and profit margins by presenting the company’s various medical product lines and specialty gases to new prospects and existing customers by both explaining & demonstrating Airgas’s products and services to provide solutions tailored to respective customer segment needs.
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Develops and implements customer specific marketing plans by studying the type of product and volume used by customers/prospects depending on industry or trade factor.
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Prepares sales proposals and contracts by quoting pricing, credit terms, estimated date of delivery based on knowledge of Airgas’s production and delivery schedules.
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Acts as a resource for other Airgas sales professionals in developing and maintaining medical sales within their customer base by providing product and industry training, making customer presentations and recommendations.
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Monitors competition through research and by gathering current marketplace information on existing products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, go to market strategies, etc.
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Resolves customer concerns and/or complaints by thoroughly investigating issues/problems, identifying and developing solutions, preparing memos/reports, and making recommendations to management.
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Keeps management informed by maintaining daily activity in CRM, results reports (weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses) as required.
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Recommends continuous improvement suggestions including but not limited to processes, procedures, products, changes in products, service and policy by assessing and evaluating results and staying in touch with competitive developments and discussions with vendors.
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Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional sales specific experience may be considered.
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3 years of prior solution driven sales experience preferably within the industrial and specialty medical gas field.
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Demonstrated relationship management & consultative selling aptitude with the ability to problem-solve and devise solutions for the customer.
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Ability to target accounts and achieve results through a sales process and strategy.
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Ability to build effective relationships with all levels and roles both within Airgas and outside the organization.
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Strong problem solving and analytical skills with a thorough understanding of financial accounting terms and principals including margin, profit, cost, and rate of return.
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Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a cross-functional team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to achieve results. Uses candor and sensitivity in their dealings with others.
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Excellent organizational and time management skills to include the ability to multi-task and effectively manage projects in a diverse organization.
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Strong computer skills to include proficiency in Google applications (Slides, Sheets, Docs) as well as a working knowledge of SAP.
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Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
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Self-motivated with effective organizational/time-management skills.
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Frequent regional travel (up to 60% of work time).
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Minimal overnight travel.
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Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration.
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Job requires visitation to various Airgas and customer sites, which have varying environments/conditions, layouts, and accessibility. Environment may contain loud noises and/or odors that may last for an extended period of time or on a continual basis.
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Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time including sitting in an automobile for long periods of time.
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Employee may occasionally be required to transverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.
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Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
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Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.
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Requires frequent use of computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle.
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May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Salary Range: 80k-90k base plus bonus
Mileage Reimbursement and auto allowance
Travel within territory
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
South Chicago Heights, IL - Filling industrial
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Healthcare Sales Specialist
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Healthcare Sales Specialist role. A life sciences, pharmacology, or business degree strengthens your case. A general studies degree paired with unrelated experience creates RFE risk.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Healthcare Sales Specialist roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. LCA history signals an employer who understands the H-1B process and has done it before.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting
Run your target metro area and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Your offered salary must meet at least Level I prevailing wage. Offers below that threshold will block LCA certification regardless of employer intent.
Ask whether the employer uses E-Verify
H-1B employers aren't always E-Verify participants, but those who are have already cleared key compliance steps. Ask early in the interview process. Federal contractors are required by law, so targeting that segment narrows your list to pre-qualified sponsors.
Register in March for the April lottery window
The H-1B cap registration period runs in early March each year. Your employer must submit your registration before the window closes. Missing it means waiting a full year. Confirm your employer has a filing timeline in place before accepting an offer contingent on H-1B approval.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation evidence
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Healthcare Sales Specialist and document the degree requirements listed. Your employer's attorney needs this to support the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition, especially for roles where officers may question whether the job requires a specific bachelor's degree.
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Find Healthcare Sales Specialist JobsHealthcare Sales Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Healthcare Sales Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Healthcare Sales Specialist tied to pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device products is more defensible when the employer documents that a degree in life sciences, pharmacology, or clinical research is a genuine job requirement, not a preference.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Healthcare Sales Specialist roles?
Pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, diagnostics firms, and health IT companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Migrate Mate lets you filter Healthcare Sales Specialist openings by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're not guessing about willingness to sponsor.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Healthcare Sales Specialist employer?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file the transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer files a fresh I-129 and LCA for your new role and location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my territory changes or I'm reassigned to a new state?
Territory changes that move your primary worksite to a new metropolitan statistical area typically require a new LCA. Your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS if the change is material. Short-term assignments under 60 days may qualify for an exception, but a permanent reassignment to a new region requires the full amendment process.
Is commission-based pay a problem for H-1B prevailing wage compliance in this role?
It can be. USCIS and DOL require that your guaranteed base salary meets the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Variable compensation like commissions doesn't count toward that floor. If your offer structure relies heavily on commission with a low base, the LCA may not clear DOL review, even if your total on-target earnings look competitive.
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