In-Store Sales Associate - Backup Driver

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. In Store Sales – Backup CDL Delivery Driver Location: Rice Lake, WI

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is looking for a dynamic customer service-oriented associate to work in our retail branch. This position will handle customer inquiries, sell products to both walk-in and preferred customers as well as on occasion deliver compressed gas cylinders, hard goods, and associated products to customer locations (local route). Backup drivers are required to touch freight when delivering, have a strong commitment to safety, as well as provide excellent customer service.

What we offer you!

- Competitive pay

- Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)

- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)

- Employee Discount Programs

- Career growth opportunities

- Work/life balance

What you will be doing:

- Provides customer support by taking phone orders, addressing inquiries, tracking order status and shipments and solving customer issues

- Assess and recommends products while promoting additional sales of hard goods and gases to achieve target margins

- Conduct product demonstrations for customers using customer insight to drive and guide the development of new offerings

- Works closely with and provides sales support to Outside Sales team

- Maintains customer records and files, including accurate account setup and pricing

- Performs warehouse duties and moving cylinders for customers as needed

- Deliver products to customers by making an average of 10-12 stops per day, while touching freight, completing paperwork, and providing excellent customer service

- Accurately count and record the quantities and styles of products delivered and picked up

- Complete hazardous material shipping orders papers in accordance with DOT regulations

- Conduct and report pre-trip and post-trip inspections

- Identify need for timely vehicle repairs and/or maintenance

- Build both relationships and partnerships with internal and external customers to meet goals and objectives of the business and customer needs

- Continuously building your knowledge on how Linde’s business operates and succeeds to help organization to continue growing

- Other duties as assigned

What makes you great:

- High School Diploma or GED required

- Customer Service or Counter Sales experience required; Industrial setting preferred

- Knowledge of welding equipment and supplies preferred

- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

- No DUI/DWI or other alcohol (driving) related convictions within the last ten (10) years

- 2 years of consecutive driving experience or have recently received a certification from an accredited Truck Driving School

- Valid class A or B CDL is required

- Current Hazmat Endorsement on CDL strongly preferred or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

- No preventable accidents, license suspensions or other moving violations in the past 2 years

- Pass a DOT physical and obtain a medical certificate

- Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 75 pounds

- Read and write in English

- 21 years or older

- Effective communication and active listening skills

- Upholds high standards of honesty and integrity

- Demonstrates personal ownership for safety and actively contributes to a strong safety culture

- Contributes to a positive work environment where differences are valued and supported

- Strives for personal achievement and helps others attain results

- Ensures accountability through collaboration and interpersonal skills

Why you will enjoy working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.

For more information about the company, please visit our website.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person