Welding & Automation Specialist - Mid-South Job at Red-D-Arc Inc. in Memphis

Overview

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

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

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Airgas is Hiring for a Welding & Automation Specialist in Birmingham, AL or Memphis, TN!

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.

We are looking for you!

Responsibilities

• Grow the rental, lease and sales of Red D Arc Specialty Products to include 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 in a professional manner, prepare quotes, produce conceptual Hard Automation application drawings and expand current Hard Automation sales channels.
• Coach and assist customers in self-performing their own heat treating and orbital welding.
• Work directly with end user customers and support the field sales team.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships to move them from novice to competent self-performers in Orbital welding and Heat Treating.
• Train RDA field sales teams and Airgas Adv. Fab Specialists to understand capabilities and grow standard & specialized PMT sales.
• Initiate and grow relationships with Red-D-Arc Sales Leaders to grow Weld Automation Sales within each Red-D-Arc District.
• Coordinate and perform onsite setup of equipment and demonstrations.
• Work as part of a team to provide customer solutions; deliver exceptional customer service.
• Represent the company at trade association meetings and trade shows.
• Cold-call and create compilations 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

• Post-secondary education equivalent to an Associate’s degree in Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Greater than five years sales experience in Weld Process Sales.
• Strong background in all welding processes with emphasis on automation and SAW.
• Preference given to applicants with additional 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 exceptions.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for one-on-one or group situations, over the telephone and via email.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work as a team in the conception and review stages of a project.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, meet deadlines, and creatively solve problems.
• Excellent technical knowledge as well as strong interpersonal and management skills.
• Strong customer service mindset with a proactive follow-up and follow-through, keeping supervisors and teams updated.

Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This includes competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

Progressive parental leave for eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for birth or placement of children.

401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an 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; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, present in 60 countries with about 66,500 employees.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. You’ll find a welcoming workplace where you are valued for who you are and where you can grow a fulfilling career.

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 does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations during the employment process.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to certain laws and acts.

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