Assistant Branch Manager

Airgas • Colfax, NC

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About The Position

Discover an exciting Career with AIRGAS!! We have immediate openings and we want you to join our team! The Assistant Branch Manager will be responsible for safety leadership and compliance, personnel and talent development, customer service, and business management. This role involves inspiring a safety-focused culture, leading and supervising direct reports, maintaining superior customer service standards, and supporting the Branch Manager in various operational aspects.

Requirements

• Associates' Degree in Business, Management, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Supervisory experience with demonstrated ability in personnel management.
• Retail experience with a focus on customer service and sales improvement.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Demonstrated data entry skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents and regulations.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.
• Problem-solving skills in situations with limited standardization.

Nice To Haves

• Welding/safety supply industry experience.
• SAP knowledge.
• Basic leadership skills for effective staff engagement and management.
• Financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Champion Airgas' Safety Pledge and 12 Life Saving Rules.
• Drive safe work behaviors and conduct safety incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (OSHA, FDA, EPA, DOT).
• Lead and supervise direct reports in alignment with organizational policies.
• Maintain optimal staffing levels and partner with Human Resources for recruitment.
• Delegate tasks to enhance business efficiency and staff growth.
• Manage performance, handle complaints, and resolve issues.
• Uphold superior customer service standards.
• Oversee sales-related paperwork and inventory management.
• Collaborate with outside sales representatives and support their efforts.
• Utilize TRIPS for daily shipments and coordinate preventative maintenance for company vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to company policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Progressive parental leave package including 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefit for birth mothers.
• 401k plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for employees' dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Associate degree