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AIRGAS USA, LLC Strategic Account Manager in Akron, Ohio
R10083018 Strategic Account Manager (Open) Location: Cleveland, OH - Retail shopAkron, OH - Retail shop, Canton, OH - Retail shop, Twinsburg, OH (AES) - Management How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Airgas is Hiring for a Strategic Account Manager! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We are looking for you! Base salary: $80,000-$100,000 with annual bonus opportunities Up to 50% travel with overnights Recruiter Contact: Abby Chroniger | abigail.chroniger@airliquide.com| (445) 289-1577 (call or text) The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) is responsible for driving sales of Strategic National Accounts (SNA) serviced within the regional company. The SAM is responsible for establishing and maintaining business relationships with decision-makers in national, multi-location companies. This position will coordinate sales activities with the regional company management and local teams, ensuring that Airgas and all strategic account locations are adhering to contract commitments. Accountable for communication of all opportunities and issues of Strategic National Accounts (SNA) serviced within the regional company. Establishes and maintains high-level relationships with business decision makers at Strategic National Accounts (SNA) serviced within the regional company Responsible for driving sales to strategic accounts in the region. This includes the coordination, collaboration, and delegation of sales activities with the region's sales management and team. Responsible for rollouts, implementations, and reporting requirements for all SNA's within the regional company and completion of required cost savings documentation. Responsible for ensuring Airgas and all strategic account locations are adhering to contractual commitments, assisting and supporting strategic relationships. Escalates non-active accounts that require national contacts to the national group. Maintain and monitor active/non-active file. Develop proposals, presentations and pricing agreements for Strategic accounts, understand strategic price points/technical bids Keeps abreast of current market trends. Acts as a liaison between the regional company and National Accounts. Analyzes existing regional company customer database; identifies new potential prospects; develops and implements strategies to acquire, solidify and enhance existing client relationships. Works with sales force to identify strategic account sales opportunities. Develops and prioritizes targets based on our ability to solidify and enhance our existing relationship. Additional responsibilities as directed. __Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be considered. 7 years of prior technical solution driven sales experience. Must have a broad knowledge of Airgas products and processes common to the Airgas customer. Demonstrated relationship management & consultative aptitude with the ability to problem-solve and devise technical solutions for the customer. Ability to build effective relationships with all levels and roles both within Airgas and outside the organization. Strong mathematical, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to apply to customer sales analysis and cost comparisons. Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills to include the ability to multi- task and effectively manage projects in a diverse organization. PC skills to include both Google and Microsoft Applications. Excellent organizational, communication, and in