Outside Sales Associate at Airbase

Orlando, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Industrial Gases, Welding Equipment RentalIndustries

Requirements

  • Post secondary education equivalent to a Diploma in Business Management or equivalent
  • Sales experience in either an industrial equipment rental or a welding equipment sales or rental environment (ideally construction, fabrication, and/or manufacturing sectors) an asset
  • Working knowledge of positioning equipment, welding applications and equipment as an asset
  • Attention to detail and solid organizational skills
  • Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers
  • Ability to develop and execute market/business plans
  • Excellent technical knowledge as well as strong interpersonal and management skills
  • Proven ability to develop new accounts and new business opportunities
  • High-quality presentation and negotiating skills
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to set goals and motivate self and others to achieve annual sales objectives
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
  • Ability to act proactively or find a solution with work-related problems
  • Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds
  • Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office
  • Communicates with clarity, verbally in one on one or group situations, and over the phone
  • Leadership: Must be able to guide and mentor associates. Must be able to delegate and follow-up effectively
  • Relationship Building: Must be able to communicate effectively
  • Decision Making: Must be able to work independently while making decisions based on company policies and objectives
  • Problem Solving: Must be able to proactively and methodically deal with conflicting goals and challenging situations

Responsibilities

  • Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines
  • Develops and increases the end user customer base by effective communication, assessment of needs and recommendations of solutions
  • Performs onsite equipment demonstrations
  • Makes application recommendations of welding and positioning equipment
  • Develops long-term supply relationships through contracts and/or agreements
  • Works as part of a team in providing customer solutions
  • Meets or exceeds rental and sales goals specified in the market area
  • Represents the company at trade association meetings and Trade Shows to promote products
  • Compiles lists of prospective customers for sales leads based on information from newspapers, business directories, trade journals and/or other sources
  • Maintains accurate and timely submission of sales call reports and expenses
  • Provides customer follow-up
  • Provides back-up coverage at the branch location during vacations and other employee shortages
  • Travel within designated territory up to 25-50% of the time, including some overnight travel
  • Performs other related duties as required
  • Develop rentals and sales of welding equipment, power generation and weld automation in the assigned region by following sales leads, making presentations, preparing quotations, maintaining all required literature and providing customer follow-ups
  • Assess customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions

Skills

Outside Sales
Account Management
Welding Equipment
Power Generation
Weld Automation
Sales Presentations
Customer Needs Assessment
Equipment Demonstrations
Trade Shows
Sales Leads

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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