Propane Distribution Sales

Propane Distribution Sales
Oxygen Service Company
Sauk Rapids, MN
 

Purpose of the Position:

The Propane Distribution/Sales will play a key role in supporting the company’s distribution and sales goals within the propane market. This position is responsible for delivering propane to accounts, maintaining strong relationships with existing customers, and growing our propane business using professional sales techniques and providing exceptional customer service. This will be primarily be an operations role, while also working with sales leaders at OSC. This position will serve as the point of contact for Propane customers, ensuring satisfaction, timely communication, and delivery of product. They will abide by all DOT rules and regulations and adhere to safety procedures associated with propane filling.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Delivery
• Perform daily pre/post trip safety inspections and prepare/complete DOT paperwork
• Deliver and fill propane cylinders at customer sites, may at times fill bulk tanks
• Work closely with Bulk Distribution Manager coordinating propane supply
• Ensure safe filling environment at customer sites indicating requirements and fill procedures
• Provide customer with receipt of volume delivered
• Operate company vehicle in a professional, safe, and courteous manner following all traffic rules
• Work with the billing department in verifying customer invoices
• Maintain an organized and clean delivery fleet and workplace

Sales
• Work with marketing department to create marketing materials, highlighting our service offerings
• Work closely with sales, learning and following OSC’s Sales Process
• Work with sales to develop a target list of Propane customers and conduct cold calls
• Work with Gas Sales Specialist in preparing Sales Proposals
• Utilize Company and Sales tools, such as CRM and ERP, to navigate customer account details
• Provide customers with information on propane products, services, and safety guidelines
• Stay abreast of market conditions regarding propane industry trends, regulations, and safety standards

Other Responsibilities:
• Perform other job duties as assigned by supervisor, may fill in on other delivery routes as needed

Education, Experience and Skills:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of truck driving experience preferred, propane delivery experience desired
• Able to drive or learn to drive manual transmission truck proficiently
• Class A license with Hazardous Material and Tanker Endorsements required
• Basic knowledge of propane and must adhere to the MN Propane Association Service guidelines
• Must be organized, have good time management and be a team player
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed

Equipment Used:
• Safety gear such as steeled toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hat when appropriate
• Company provided equipment such as laptop, phone, company software to include MS Office Suite, ERP System and CRM software
• Various driver equipment, such as propane delivery truck, dispensing equipment, handheld, computer, and company MS Office Suite

Job Specifications/Requirements:
Ability to sit 4 to 5 hours a day with moderate standing, walking, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, and repetitive motions. Frequent lifting of 35 - 50lbs is required, may at times lift up to 75lbs. Occasional pushing/pulling of 10-50lbs, may at times be up to 100lbs. Ability to work in moderately warm or cold conditions where high noise levels are possible. Capable of traveling more than 50% of the day and work extra hours as needed.

OSC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, traits associated with race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.