Red-D-Arc Inc. is hiring: Welding & Automation Specialist - Mid-South in Birming

Overview

R10076223 Welding & Automation Specialist - Mid-South (Open)

Location: Birmingham, AL (RDA) - Welding equipment rental; Olive Branch, MS - Welding equipment rental

Airgas is Hiring for a Welding & Automation Specialist in Birmingham, AL or Memphis, TN. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the District Manager and grow the rental, lease and sales of Red D Arc Specialty Products, including sub-arc systems, positioners, manipulators, turning rolls, orbital and heat treating equipment, blasting products and related welding equipment in the Mid-South Region.
• Follow up on sales leads, make presentations professionally, prepare quotes, and produce conceptual Hard Automation application drawings.
• Expand current Hard Automation sales channels and develop new channels (e.g., growing lines, cladding systems, hard automation work cell integration and other specialized Hard Automation Integration applications).
• Recommend Weld Automation product line applications and develop/maintain customer relationships to move customers from novice to competent self-performers in orbital welding and heat treating.
• Train Red-D-Arc field sales teams and Airgas Advanced Fabrication Specialists to understand capabilities and grow standard and specialized PMT sales.
• Initiate and grow relationships with Red-D-Arc Sales Leaders to expand Weld Automation Sales within each district.
• Coordinate and perform onsite setup of equipment and demonstrations; work as part of a team to provide customer solutions; provide exceptional customer service.
• Represent the company at trade association meetings and trade shows; cold-call and compile lists of potential customers and leads.
• Maintain accurate and timely reports including business plans and regional forecasts; travel required 50%.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications - MATCH

• Post-secondary education equivalent to an Associate degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Greater than five years of sales experience in Weld Process Sales.
• Strong background in all welding processes with emphasis on automation and SAW.
• Preferred qualifications/certifications such as CWI, CWE, CRAW, CWS, NCCER instructor, etc.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems, act decisively, and persist in the face of obstacles.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying requirements; excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision; ability to work as part of a project team.
• Excellent technical knowledge along with strong interpersonal and management skills; strong customer service mindset and proactive communication with supervisors and teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with medical, dental, and vision plans; vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Progressive parental leave package for eligible employees.
• 401k plan with company matching funds; tuition reimbursement; discount college tuition for employees’ dependents; Airgas Scholarship Program.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, hardgoods and related products, safety products, and process chemicals. Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees.

Join us for a stimulating experience: you matter and so does the work you do. You will be valued for who you are and have opportunities to grow a fulfilling career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 complies with applicable equal employment opportunity laws and offers reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

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