Assistant Branch Manager

Airgas • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager is to coordinate and direct the day-to-day store operations to meet or exceed sales and margin targets by promoting sales and good customer service, maintain adequate inventory levels, and monitor purchases to control expenses. Ensures both facility and staff are in compliance with Safety and Regulatory standards. Provide guidance to team members on how to provide effective and efficient service to customers, good housekeeping skills, and overall operating efficiency. The ideal candidate will be able to function effectively with minimum supervision, and have the desire to lead the employees and ensure top notch customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (3) years of experience in sales and distribution of industrial gases and welding supplies or similar industrial products; at least two (2) years of experience in a managerial capacity.
• Strong retail sales/customer service skills desired.
• Knowledge of welding applications and equipment is a plus.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds while promoting a team player attitude.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, MSDS, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• Strong retail sales/customer service skills desired.
• CDL license preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate performance of all inside sales representatives, and warehouse personnel.
• Ensure all customers receive quality customer service from company associates.
• Checks accounts receivable as to status of existing accounts; communicates with credit department and contacts customers regarding overdue payments.
• Keeps Branch Manager informed of day-to-day activities and any issues that may need to be resolved.
• Responsible for all operations associated with the branch including, ,warehouse, inside sales, and compliance issues (paperwork).
• Direct activities of the operation on accomplishing (inside) sales and margin goals.
• Organize monthly safety meetings and strictly enforce safety rules.
• Function in the capacity of Branch Manager when necessary.
• Maintain corporate image and philosophy in all contact with co-workers, customers and vendors.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
• progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees