Air Products Specialist

Description

Job Description

This position is for someone who has a passion and enthusiasm for Respiratory equipment and is able to effectively educate others. This position requires in-person visits and promoting our Company and our solutions involving equipment and services to emergency responders and other customers. Sales calls are made on regular and frequent basis as sales conditions warrant. It is essential for the Respiratory Products Specialist to provide effectively detailed information to potential buyers on various products, programs and services offered by the company. Sales representative must devote full time to their duties as an employee of L.N. Curtis & sons.

Duties and Responsibilities to include:

• Maintain excellent knowledge of Respiratory products. 
• Maintain regular contact with customers as well as frequent communication with your leader.
• Schedule appointments; meet customers in order to review customer needs, product and service requirements, and to determine other opportunities for a successful relationship.
• Effectively plan and conduct presentations by meeting customers face-to-face on a regular basis.
• Design and implement professional demonstrations or presentations of company products and services.
• Meet or exceed defined sales goals and individual objectives.
• Generate and develop new opportunities for sale of our products and services. 
• Continuously update all customers on our company, product modifications, changes and enhancements. 
• Enhance up-to-date knowledge on new products, procedures, services and tools by attending departmental and training meetings.
• Maintain professionalism, diplomacy, sensitivity, and tact to portray the company in a positive manner.
• Effectively attend conferences and trade shows as assigned.
• Use marketing data to maximize sales effectiveness and efficiency.
• Use required sales tools. 
• Keep management informed by submitting required reports.
• Perform updating and maintenance of customer accounts including contact names, addresses, products used, ongoing projects, etc. 
• Travel away from home consistently and for extended periods.
• Successfully maintain long work hours.
• Maintain an excellent driving record that meets requirements of our insurance provider. 
• Monitor and report on market and competitive activities.
• Other duties as assigned by management to address and provide effective support of company mission, values and goals.

Requirements

Pre-requisite Core Competencies

• Knowledge of Air products.
• Ability to communicate effectively via both verbal and written means. 
• Strong Work Ethic.
• Proven attention to detail.
• Self-starter with willingness to do whatever is necessary to support the team.
• Demonstrated good judgement and a high degree of integrity.
• A history of continuing professional and personal development.

Skills Required

• Proper and safe handling Air products we promote. 
• Effective in a team environment.
• Effective time management, organization and multitasking skills.
• Special people skills to deal with customers.
• Outgoing personality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Outlook, Excel and Word.

Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in sales or marketing related field. 

Experience Preferred

• College graduate is preferred.
• Proven work history and success in the realm of Respiratory products.

About Us

L.N. Curtis & sons is a privately owned and operated corporation that provides Tools for Heroes. The company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. Operational centers are located in Salt Lake City, Utah; Kent, Washington; Santa Fe Springs, California; and Phoenix, Arizona. Established in 1929, L.N. Curtis & sons is the premier distributor of first responder equipment and actively sells and services in the United States. The company is focused on servicing the thirteen Western states and the U.S. Government worldwide. L.N. Curtis & sons is committed to supplying the fire and law enforcement industry with the most modern, safe and effective products available. L.N. Curtis & sons is a company whose principal product is service, whose principal resource is people, and whose principal purpose is to be a distinguished leader in the field of supplying and servicing emergency responder equipment.

L.N. Curtis & sons, ECMS and Firefighters Bookstore are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, L.N. Curtis & sons, ECMS and Firefighters Bookstore participate in the E-Verify program as required by law. You may view our Equal Employment, Pay Transparency and E-Verify notices at https://www.lncurtis.com/careers.