Welding Process Sales Specialist

Welding Process Sales Specialist

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.

Airgas is Hiring for a Welding Process Specialist in Jonesboro, AR and Tulsa, OK

• The Welding Process Specialist is a technical sales position responsible for developing Airgas specific selling expertise of welding processes and applications. This position works closely with commercial teams  gaining experience utilizing the Airgas Advanced Fabrication Sales Methodology which includes the Airgas Efficiency Analysis & Engineered Cost Reductions. 
• The Welding Process Specialist interacts with a broad  spectrum of Airgas associates, external vendors and suppliers as well as existing and prospective customers.
• Responsible for growing profitable sales of welding processes and welding applications to both new and  existing small and large customers and prospects.
• Works to develop in-depth technical knowledge to become proficient at matching customer needs with the appropriate Airgas products and services, to address customer inquiries, and to provide customer service.
• Develops an understanding and ability to utilize the Airgas sales tools (efficiency analysis, welding surveys,  scope of work) to promote sales and margin profitability. 
• Travels to customer sites to gain an understanding  of the customer’s current welding processes and help in determination of what Airgas welding solutions would further benefit the customer. 
• Provides to customers sales knowledge and marketing literature to promote the Airgas Shielding Gases, welding products and services. 
• Upgrades selling skills and technical/product knowledge becoming well-versed in flexible and fixed automation applications and CNC cutting systems.  
• Operates in a safe manner at all times and is a proactive advocate of safety promoting safety by example and  aggressively promoting safety with other associates and customers.  
• Special projects and other duties as required. 

Education and Certifications

• Certified Welding Engineer (required.
• Membership within the American Welding Society (AWS), American Society for Materials (ASM), American  Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), American Society for Quality (ASQ), American Society for  Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and/or Society for Mechanical Engineering (SME) highly desirable. 
• Must have a valid Drivers License.

​Preferred Qualifications:

• Welding Engineering Degree strongly preferred. In lieu of Welding Engineering degree, may accept Military Welding training, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or additional years of formalized welding training/ experience in lieu of formal education. 
• Prior technical sales experience preferred but would consider a recent college graduate with the degrees and certifications listed above.