Fire Protection - Customer Support Representative
A-Gas is a global leader in the responsible lifecycle management of specialty chemicals and gases. As the world's largest halocarbon reclamation company, we are constantly striving to drive technology and innovation into our business to continue to provide our customers with the best environmental solutions. We are looking for a driven and persuasive cold caller / buyer. This dual-role position involves generating and qualifying leads through outbound calling, and negotiating the purchase of fire protection gas from around the world.
Why Join A-Gas?
Comprehensive Benefits :
- Affordable health coverage for employees and your family
- Low-cost Dental and Vision benefits
- 401k retirement with company match
Work-Life Balance :
10 Paid Holidays, plus 2 flex days for your useGenerous paid time off for personal, vacation, parental, and medical leaveWe're Committed to Your Growth :
Comprehensive training program to help you learn and excelOpportunities for certifications and professional developmentSafety First Mindset :
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background checkTeam Culture :
Join our collaborative team that celebrates success together! If you're eager to start a rewarding career and learn on the job, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities :
Support Fire Protection Managers with strategies, leads, and dashboards to track projects and secure the purchase of halon gasMake high-volume outbound calls to leads and prospects in hopes of gas purchase and provide feedback to maintain monthly goalsProvide a professional and friendly service to customers, whether face to face, written or verbal, in order to promote A-Gas in the marketplace and ensure customers enjoy doing business with A-GasBuild rapport to match programs to customer requirements introducing them to A-Gas total solutions which will exceed their initial requirementsMaintain accurate records of calls, conversations, and lead statusRespond to all internal and external customers with urgency and professionalismCross-train in both inbound and outbound logistics along with customer service to support overall Fire Protection goals and strategiesWork in accordance with all company policies relating to health & safetyOther tasks as assignedQualifications :
High School Diploma or GED requiredExcellent verbal communication and negotiation skillsSales experience preferred, especially wholesale or telemarketingSelf motivated with the ability to work independently and hit quotasResilient and persistent - not afraid of rejectionProficient in Microsoft Word and ExcelBasic analytical skills necessary to evaluate customer needsPast experience in specialty chemical industry or reclaiming / reselling Fire Protection Clean AgentsPast experience in call center environment preferredTeam player with a positive, solution-oriented mindsetExemplary customer service skills, responsiveness, and professionalismPhysical Demand Requirements :
Light to moderate lifting may be required up to 25 poundsAbility to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of timeOccasionally identifies written information on cylinders such as serial numbers, manufacture date, etc.Frequently operates a computer using a traditional k