Branch Manager

Airgas

13d • $75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. Airgas is Hiring for a Branch Manager in Fort Collins, CO Recruiter: cyndy.roy@ airgas.com 720-580-3735 We are looking for you! If you have strong people and process management and are looking for a career with advancement opportunities and career growth, this might just be the one you've been waiting for. The Branch Manager oversees daily store operations to achieve or surpass sales and margin goals. This involves promoting sales, delivering excellent customer service, managing inventory levels, and controlling expenses through purchase monitoring. Additionally, the Branch Manager ensures facility and staff adherence to safety and regulatory standards, guiding team members in providing efficient customer service, maintaining good housekeeping, and optimizing overall operational efficiency. In particular, you will:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, business, or related field. Four years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the sales and distribution of industrial gases, welding supplies, or similar industrial products.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a managerial capacity.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation, with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to promote a team player attitude and effectively work with a diverse group of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Strong retail sales and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of welding applications and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional customer service for all internal and external customers and call-in product, pricing, and technical inquiries.
• Support the outside sales team in maintaining existing client relationships and securing new business.
• Ensure 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.
• Manage and establish appropriate cylinder and hard goods inventory levels for the branch.
• Supervise and conduct training for inside sales associates on product knowledge, company policies, processes, procedures, and safety, guaranteeing all associates can execute essential branch functions.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews for branch associates.
• Act as a liaison between employees and management, offering performance guidance and direction in collaboration with Human Resources and senior management.

Benefits

• We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees