Counter Sales Associate at Airbase

Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States

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$43,680 – $49,920Compensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Industrial Gases, Welding Equipment, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of previous product, warehouse and/or sales related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to problem-solve
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Welding Technology or Sales
  • Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry with retail experience
  • SAP experience
  • Prior experience operating a forklift

Responsibilities

  • Sell medical, industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment and hard goods and tools to customers
  • Respond to inquiries or concerns from walk-in customers or those that call in
  • Provide additional warehouse support as needed
  • Solicit sales from walk-in and telephone call-in customers assisting customers with identification of product needs and locating merchandise
  • Enter sales & quote data into the computer and research information for customers using the computer system
  • Receive payment for merchandise or services sold and enter sale into the computer; responsible for payments received and adhering to all administrative and accounting related procedures
  • Provide warehouse support for shipping & receiving, inventory stocking, cleaning, labeling, or other tasks
  • Restock store merchandise as needed; arrange stock on shelves or racks in the sales area and keep merchandise in order; mark or ticket merchandise
  • Maintain current price documentation and product literature as it becomes available; keep product knowledge current
  • Other duties and projects as assigned

Skills

sales
customer service
product knowledge
computer systems
warehouse support
shipping & receiving
inventory management

Airbase

Spend management and AP automation platform

About Airbase

Airbase offers a spend management platform that helps businesses manage their financial operations more effectively. The platform includes services such as guided procurement, accounts payable automation, expense management, and corporate card management. These features allow companies to control their spending, streamline procurement processes, and automate accounts payable tasks. Airbase's software is designed to be user-friendly, providing visibility and control over spending for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations. Unlike many competitors, Airbase also fosters a community for finance professionals through its Slack group, Off the Ledger, where users can share insights and ask questions. The goal of Airbase is to provide businesses with the tools they need to manage their finances efficiently and ensure compliance globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$88MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from Amazon Business could threaten Airbase's market share in spend management.
Paylocity's acquisition may disrupt existing client relationships or service offerings.
Rapid AI integration may face adoption challenges, impacting customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Airbase offers a comprehensive spend management platform with AP automation and corporate card management.
The platform provides real-time insights into spending, enhancing decision-making for mid-market firms.
Airbase's partnership with Sardine enhances fraud prevention, increasing platform security and client trust.

Upsides

AI-powered Touchless AP reduces manual processing time, boosting efficiency and cost savings.
Paylocity's acquisition could expand Airbase's resources and accelerate growth and innovation.
New spend analytics and vendor management features offer better financial control for clients.

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