Metal Fabrication Sales Specialist at Airbase

White Plains, New York, United States

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$60,000 – $80,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Manufacturing, Metal FabricationIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in field required. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be accepted
  • A minimum of 4 years of prior outside business-to-business sales experience to include proven experience and success in solution-selling concepts and a demonstrated history of managing customers throughout a defined sales territory
  • Industry experience and industrial sales experience preferred
  • Familiarity with industrial and Metal Fabrications, industrial gas / welding supply sales a plus
  • Knowledge of customer segmentation and ability to prioritize the targeting of customers delivering the highest value to Airgas
  • Proven success using a consultative sales approach providing multiple layers of value to a customer to establish a mix sales solutions and products
  • Ability to apply knowledge to 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

Responsibilities

  • Drives Metal Fabrication sales within the assigned geography through identification of key growth markets and / or products and associated targets. Development and execution of a strategy to capture growth
  • Supports Account Managers to drive the growth of Metal Fabrication sales within the Account Managers’ assigned portfolio
  • Maintains solid working relationship with Account Managers, District Managers and other Specialists in Region
  • Provides customers with the engineering, technical support, training, and service for all their Metal Fabrication needs
  • Establishes a process for continuous and accurate market data collection for customer sales and service needs, market trends and competitor activities
  • Utilizes all necessary sales and marketing literature to promote Airgas initiatives that are identified as part of the region growth strategy
  • Maintains and upgrades selling skills and technical/product knowledge through required training and self-directed research and learning
  • Completes and turns in sales-related paperwork, including call reports, month-end reports, reads and responds to email and phone calls in a timely manner
  • Special projects and other duties as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

Metal Fabrication
Sales
Account Management
Technical Support
Engineering
Market Analysis
Training
Product Knowledge
Competitor Analysis

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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