Outside Sales Representative - Knoxville, TN

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Air Products has an immediate opening for an Outside Sales Representative in the Knoxville, TN area.

This is more than just a job, it’s a career-building opportunity in Business-to-Business (B2B) sales, focused on acquiring new customers for our Microbulk South Business.

Gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of industries, including: Manufacturing, Laboratories, Medical, Aerospace, Life Sciences, Food Packaging, Chemicals, and Metals Fabrication.

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Competitive base salary plus commissions
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• →Identify and engage new prospects through in-person visits, calls, and emails.
• →Learn and master our Microbulk product suite and safety standards.
• →Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities using CRM tools.
• →Deliver compelling presentations and proposals to clients.
• →Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience in B2B sales) technical background a plus
• A go-getter attitude with a passion for sales and learning.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to access and safely operate a reliable personal vehicle on an ongoing basis.
• Comfort with face-to-face cold calling and relationship development.

• Comprehensive Training: We’ll equip you with the tools, knowledge, and mentorship to succeed in technical sales.
• Career Growth: This role is the foundation for long-term advancement opportunities within Air Products.
• Real Impact: You’ll lead the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing deals.
• Diverse Experience: Work across multiple industries to build a versatile skill set.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.  

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.