Job Description

Are you an outside sales professional that would benefit from a high visibility role in an industry that is stable, essential and recession-proof? Leverage your sales expertise and enjoy a competitive salary (up to $70,000 base in your first year plus commission!), a great benefits package, and the support and backing of an industry leader. Make your mark with a company that values your skills, invests in your future, and is constantly growing!

Ozarc Gas Equipment and Supply, Missouri’s longest-operating, independent provider of industrial gases and welding related equipment, is seeking a dynamic Outside Sales Professional to join their team as a Territory Manager in St. Louis, MO.

If you have at least 5 years of outside sales experience, Ozarc wants to hear from you!

Why Sales professionals join the Ozarc team:

Competitive salary: Base ranging from $50,000 – $70,000 in your first year, based on experience. Plus, commission!
Excellent benefits package including health, 401k with company match, paid vacation, and paid personal time!
Stable and highly recession-resistant industry: Our industrial, medical, and specialty gases will always be essential. You don’t have to worry about a lack of customers at any time!
Desirable Monday – Friday schedule.
High level of autonomy: Ozarc trusts your sales expertise and you will enjoy a high level of autonomy in this role as you generate and expand business throughout the Missouri territory.
Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large-company backing!

Minimum requirements:

High School diploma or GED
At least 5 years of outside sales experience
Proficient with MS Office – Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Clean driving record

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required
Industrial, medical or specialty gas experience preferred, but not required

Essential duties/responsibilities:

Develops new business and maintain existing business by building and sustaining strong, trusting relationships with customers and prospects
Cold calls (onsite & phone) potential targets
Responsible for gross profit improvement
Plans and organizes activities and resources so that sales goals are consistently met or exceeded
Prepares and executes Business Plan for targeted customer segments
Secures long term relationships by negotiating product supply agreements
Accountable for providing complete and accurate account set-up and pricing data
Maintain list of target accounts by generating and qualifying new business leads
Conducts competitive intelligence
Demonstrates products to new account customers
Manages territory budget
Other duties as assigned

About the Company: Founded in 1945, Ozarc Gas is Missouri’s longest-operating, independent provider of industrial gases and welding related equipment. Still privately-held today, Ozarc Gas brings industrial, medical, specialty and welding gas application solutions to market. Covering Southeast Missouri, West-Central and Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky and Northeast Arkansas – Ozarc Gas has eight strategically located operations from which to serve.

Ozarc Gas Equipment and Supply is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.