Counter Sales Job in Denver, Colorado US
Counter Sales
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Sells industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding supplies and related equipment to customers. Answers customer questions. Advises customer on equipment and materials needed and procedures to follow to complete tasks they wish to perform. Demonstrates use of equipment. Arranges for delivery of cylinders and hard-goods. Stocks and maintains showroom displays. Obtains or transfers merchandise to and from other locations. Prepare invoice, accepts payments and makes change. Wraps or bags merchandise for customers and assists in loading and unloading cylinders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
* Ensure all required paperwork is accurately completed; including coding, costing and pricing.
* Communicate by phone and in person with external and internal customers.
* Establish and maintain good customer relations.
* Maintain neat, clean and professional personal appearance.
* Coordinate with purchasing department any product shortage or outages.
* Ensure all administrative and accounting related procedures are strictly observed.
* Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed.
* Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and management.
* Maintain and restock warehouse and store.
* Operate forklift and other equipment as required.
* Perform duties of backup driver when necessary (if qualified).
* Perform general housekeeping duties as required.
Other Duties as Required: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position. Incumbents are expected to follow any other reasonable instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor. Performance of this job in a safe manner and in keeping with established Airgas policies is a condition of employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Ability to handle cash transactions accurately.
* Computer skills or some knowledge of computer order entry system.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
* Ability to routinely lift 25 - 50 lbs., and occasionally lift 51 - 80 lbs., frequent bending.
* Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours.
* Must be able to work overtime, when necessary.
* Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and background.
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
* Setup and promotion of welding equipment and processes.
* Some experience in handling compressed gases.
* Customer service or sales experience.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before customers or employees of the Company.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work during prolonged standing, frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, and feeling. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical office machine parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
