Outside Sales Intern Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

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We are looking for you!

• Full time Opportunity for the Summer of 2027

• Travel required within Territory

Recruiter: Cyndy Roy cyndy.roy@airgas.com

The Sales Intern is responsible for assisting in various stages of the sales process, including creating awareness of new offerings, generating leads, and retaining customers. This role will work closely with members of the area sales team.

• Establishes and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer specific successes and failures, new customer developments and other customer specific information. Works closely with local Branch Managers to assist in promoting sales and customer management through retail store locations within assigned geographical area.

• Maintains a high level of internal customer service by assisting sales force and submitting professional quotes as needed.

• Prepares and delivers effective sales presentations and proposals to prospective customers.

• Qualifies and pursues sales leads from other parts of the Airgas organization.

• Keeps local, regional and national Airgas management informed of territory performance, personal performance and market trends.

• Maintains regular and on time submission of required sales and activity reports, including itineraries, call reports, "hot" prospect lists, account wins and losses and other information as required.

• Attends and successfully completes all training modules provided by Airgas

• Develops and maintains positive work habits that are conducive to sales and profitability growth.

• Coordinates efforts with e-business team to setup customers on Airgas.com.

• Maintains focus on safety in the workplace by complying with company safety procedures and practices. Assists customers in their compliance and training with industry safety standards relating to the products and services that Airgas delivers.

• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university majoring in Business, Sales or similar discipline preferred.
• Third or fourth year student preferred.
• Prior outside sales/service experience preferred.
• Strong mathematical, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to apply to customer sales analysis and cost comparisons.
• Exhibits customer focused behavior such as building positive relationships and the ability to understand both internal and external customer needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive approach and willingness to learn coupled with the ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Google suite applications include Gmail, Sheets, and Docs.
• Ability to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis

Preferred:

• Enrolled at Kansas State University
• Pursuing a degree in National Strategic Selling Institute with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• SAP
• SalesForce
• Power BI

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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 401k 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.

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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.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as 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. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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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, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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