Branch Manager

Airgas•Greenville, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is seeking an energetic, operational leader to serve as Branch Manager at our Greenville, NC location. In this role, you will hold complete P&L and operational accountability for the branch, leading a high-performing team across sales, customer service, cylinder/gas distribution, and warehouse management. As Branch Manager, you will oversee our full portfolio of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as welding equipment, hardgoods, safety products, and welding consumables. You will drive revenue growth through proactive account management and counter sales, optimize local distribution routes, manage cylinder inventory, and strictly enforce Airgas safety standards. We are looking for a visible, hands-on leader who conducts engaging team meetings, prioritizes team-building, drives forklift operation standards, maintains immaculate housekeeping, and creates a safe, accountability-driven culture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
3–5+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial supply, retail distribution, welding supply, or cylinder gas operations.
Demonstrated familiarity with welding equipment, consumables, safety equipment, and industrial gases.
Hands-on experience with inventory management, route delivery dispatching/optimization, and safe forklift operation
Strong working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and Hazmat regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suites.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or Supply Chain preferred.
Forklift certification is a plus.
Proven ability to motivate teams, resolve internal friction, and build a cohesive working environment.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing a branch P&L, gross margins, and operating expenses.
Excellent communication skills with both external industrial clients and internal corporate leadership.
ERP/CRM inventory software (SAP experience is strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate branch team members across inside sales, counter support, warehouse, and distribution roles.
Lead high-energy weekly team meetings to align on sales goals, operational priorities, and continuous improvement.
Organize structured team-building activities to foster trust, high morale, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Maintain a clean, professional, and immaculate retail branch and warehouse environment, setting high standards for organization and physical branch presentation.
Champion the Airgas safety program, ensuring strict compliance with all local, state, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Hazmat regulations.
Lead mandatory monthly (and brief daily/weekly) safety meetings covering PPE, hazard communication, safe cylinder handling, and warehouse safety protocols.
Ensure full oversight and safe operation of equipment, including routine maintenance checks for forklift operations, loading ramps, and cylinder racks.
Drive revenue across our complete portfolio, including: Industrial & Specialty Gases: Cylinders, bulk tanks, and shield gas blends. Welding Equipment & Consumables: MIG/TIG/Stick welders, plasma cutters, wire, electrodes, and shielding gases. Safety Products: PPE, welding helmets, respirators, fall protection, and gas detection gear.
Work directly with commercial, industrial, fabrication, and healthcare accounts throughout the Greenville region to protect existing business and upsell solutions.
Optimize the showroom floor to drive walk-in trade, promotional hardgood sales, and exceptional customer service.
Oversee accurate cycle counts and inventory management for gases, welding hardgoods, consumables, and safety gear to minimize shrinkage and ensure optimal product availability.
Manage cylinder assets, turn rates, filling schedules (if applicable), cylinder audits, and tracking systems.
Partner with route distribution drivers to review and streamline delivery schedules, ensuring fuel efficiency, driver safety, and on-time cylinder deliveries.
Ensure safe, accurate loading and unloading of trucks, proper cylinder segregation, and efficient warehouse material movement using forklifts and specialized handling equipment.