Sales Associate

In-Store Sales Associate

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. In-Store Sales Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is looking for a dynamic customer service oriented in-store sales representative. This position will handle customer inquiries, sell products to both walk-in and preferred customers, with a primary focus on selling welding equipment and supplies, gases and rentals.

What we offer you!

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Work/life balance
• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

What you will be doing:

• Provides customer support by taking phone orders, addressing inquiries, tracking order status and shipments and solving customer issues
• Assess recommend products while promoting additional sales of hard goods and gases to achieve target margins
• Conduct product demonstrations for customers using customer insight to drive and guide the development of new offerings
• Works closely with, and provides, sales support to the Outside Sales team
• You will maintain customer records and files, including accurate account setup and pricing
• Performs warehouse duties and moves cylinders for customers as needed
• Other duties as assigned

What makes you great:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Customer Service or Counter Sales experience required; Industrial setting preferred
• Knowledge of welding equipment and supplies preferred
• No DUI/DWI or other alcohol (driving) related convictions within the last ten (10) years
• Effective communication and active listening skills
• Upholds high standards of honesty and integrity
• Demonstrates personal ownership for safety and actively contributes to a strong safety culture
• Contributes to a positive work environment where differences are valued and supported
• Strives for personal achievement and helps others attain results
• Ensures accountability through collaboration and interpersonal skills

Why you will enjoy working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies, and services that are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.