Branch Manager II

Airgas•Fairbanks, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT , HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Branch Manager in Fairbanks, AK! We are looking for you ! Monday - Friday, Daytime hours. Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment. The Branch Manager oversees daily store operations to achieve or advance sales and margin goals. This involves promoting sales, delivering excellent customer service, nurturing inventory levels, and balancing expenses through purchase supporting. Additionally, the Branch Manager fosters facility and staff alignment to safety and regulatory standards, empowering team members in providing efficient customer service, maintaining good housekeeping, and harmonizing overall operational efficiency. Provide professional customer service for all internal and external customers and call-in product, pricing, and technical inquiries. Support the outside sales team in nurturing existing client relationships and welcoming new business opportunities. Support the flow of accurate and timely daily processing of financial transactions, including cash reports, charge tickets, coding, costing, pricing, daily cash summaries, and bank deposits. Maintain the accuracy of back order, open order, and Purchase Order (PO) expedite reports. Cultivate and refine appropriate cylinder and hard goods inventory levels for the branch. Facilitate and lead training for inside sales associates on product knowledge, company policies, processes, procedures, and safety, ensuring the confidence that all associates can perform essential branch functions. Conduct periodic performance reviews for branch associates. Act as a bridge between employees and management, providing performance mentorship and guidance in collaboration with Human Resources and senior management.

Requirements

2+ years of management experience in a customer-facing environment.
Background in supporting and leading teams within a retail or industrial distribution environment.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and occasionally up to 125 lbs with the aid of material handling equipment.
Proficient computer skills and an interest in learning new digital tools.
The ability to navigate multiple priorities concurrently.
Self-motivated with a focus on contributing to the overall team's success.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively act as a bridge between staff and management.

Nice To Haves

A track record of meaningful contributions in the welding, gas, or safety industry.
3+ years of experience in a role focused on nurturing team growth and operational efficiency.
5+ years’ experience in sales with a track record of meaningful contributions.
Experience with inventory cultivation and vendor relationship support.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily store operations to achieve or advance sales and margin goals.
Promotes sales and delivers excellent customer service.
Manages inventory levels and balances expenses through purchase supporting.
Ensures facility and staff alignment to safety and regulatory standards.
Empowers team members in providing efficient customer service, maintaining good housekeeping, and harmonizing overall operational efficiency.
Provides professional customer service for all internal and external customers and handles product, pricing, and technical inquiries.
Supports the outside sales team in nurturing existing client relationships and welcoming new business opportunities.
Ensures accurate and timely daily processing of financial transactions, including cash reports, charge tickets, coding, costing, pricing, daily cash summaries, and bank deposits.
Maintains the accuracy of back order, open order, and Purchase Order (PO) expedite reports.
Cultivates and refines appropriate cylinder and hard goods inventory levels for the branch.
Facilitates and leads training for inside sales associates on product knowledge, company policies, processes, procedures, and safety.
Conducts periodic performance reviews for branch associates.
Acts as a bridge between employees and management, providing performance mentorship and guidance in collaboration with Human Resources and senior management.