About Messer

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Benefits

• Certified as Great Place to Work
• Set day-shift schedule – Monday to Friday – 40 hours/week
• Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days
• Competitive pay rate ranging from $51,418 to $68,691 with comprehensive benefits and a competitive pension plan
• Career growth: training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program
• Referral program: employees can refer talent and earn
• Exclusive discounts on a number of products and services across Canada
• Uniform provided
• Newer fleet/ well-maintained equipment

What you’ll do

• Drive a well‑maintained vehicle while professionally representing Messer to customers as one of our Drivers.
• Multiple deliveries of gas products and hardgoods to local customers (5‑ton or 10‑ton truck) within the assigned geographical area.
• Balance cylinder load sheets and daily cylinder records.
• Use handheld technology to process deliveries and reconcile agent consignment inventory balances.
• Comply with all government regulations.
• Maintain vehicles as per company vehicle policy, observe safety requirements, wear safety equipment and report safety hazards to supervisor.
• Inside Sales Representative – provide excellent customer service daily and perform tasks such as welcoming customers, preparing orders, following up and advising customers to come to the store.
• Provide administrative and technical support to internal clients.
• Source products and maintain satisfactory inventory levels.
• Communicate on multiple levels with external customers to increase counter sales through upselling.
• Support Branch Manager in obtaining all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), safety goals and excellent net operating profit.
• Pre‑call customer orders and enter invoices into SAP, prepare credit notes, sort documents, file and process telephone orders.
• Actively solicit new sales in store and via outgoing calls.
• Maximize counter sales and handle telephone enquiries from customers or prospective customers.
• Receive incoming hardgoods shipments from vendors and intercompany warehouses.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 or DZ license with air brakes.
• Minimum of 1 year driving experience with recognized driving school training or 3 years driving experience.
• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent experience.
• A clean driving abstract (available to submit when asked).
• Ability to handle and lift goods up to 60 lbs.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable with computers and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Industrial sales skills.

Assets to have

• Knowledge of the gas and/or welding industry.
• Experience using handheld electronic devices.
• WHMIS/TDG certification.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department.