Proven success of using their deep knowledge of customer's business, current macro- and microeconomic trends, industry trends, and potential new business opportunities. - Working knowledge of SAP a plus. - Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening and presentation skills. - Strong PC skills (i.e. Windows, Word, Excel, email) with ability to acclimate to a PC based order entry system and wireless, handheld scanning device. - Self-starter; self-motivated, operates with a sense of urgency; ability to work and succeed independently. - Strong organizational, analytical and planning skills. - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. - Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. - Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time including sitting in an automobile for long periods of time. - Employee may occasionally be required to transverse through office and/or manufacturing locations. - Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information. - Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer. - Requires frequent use of computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle. - May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds WORKENVIRONMENT: The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. - Frequent local travel (75% of work time). - Minimal overnight travel. - Must have reliable, appropriate transportation. - Job requires visitation of customer sites, which have varying environments/conditions, layouts, and accessibility. 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 401 k 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. Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE - At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.