About the role#
The Sales Intern role at Airgas involves supporting the area sales team in Kansas City. You will assist with various stages of the sales process, help generate leads, and work to retain customers. This is a full-time, on-site position that requires travel within the assigned territory.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the sales process by creating awareness of new offerings and pursuing sales leads.
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations and proposals to prospective customers.
- Communicate with internal departments regarding customer developments, successes, and failures.
- Coordinate with local branch managers to promote sales and manage customers at retail locations.
- Submit regular sales and activity reports, including call reports and prospect lists.
- Help customers with compliance and training regarding industry safety standards for Airgas products.
- Coordinate with the e-business team to set up customers on the company website.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited university as a third or fourth-year student, majoring in Business, Sales, or a similar discipline.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Google suite applications, specifically Gmail, Sheets, and Docs.
- Ability to build positive relationships and understand customer needs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Prior outside sales or service experience is preferred.
- Ability to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Kansas.
- Term: Rolling.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
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