District Sales Manager

Airgas•Denver, CO

36d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a District Sales Manager for the Denver, CO metropolitan area. 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. We are looking for you ! Travel (Minimal Overnights) Outside Sales and Sales Operations Leadership Focused on Customer Satisfaction The District Manager has responsibility to lead, direct, and motivate all Branch, Administrative, Operating, and Sales associates within the District to achieve the highest safety standards, top line growth, EBITDA performance and operational excellence. They are also responsible for executing plans and strategies designed to meet and exceed customer needs. You have full P&L responsibility for their branches/territory. In particular, you will: Manage the sales force and branch managers for organic top line growth and excellent customer service. Ensure Customer Service initiatives are in the branches and throughout the District. Focus on increased accuracy and SAP proficiency. Optimize profit margins through execution of plans and strategies communicated from Regional and Area. Maintain operation expenses in line with Gross Profit goals, customer service, and growth plans. Execute on plans to realize the strategic pricing targets. Ensure effective collaboration, teamwork, and communication throughout the District. Ensure a safe environment at all Airgas facilities.

Requirements

Four-year college degree from an accredited institution in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Sales Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Three to five years of sales or sales management experience in a business-to-business sales environment, a Branch or Plant leadership role, or comparable experience within the distribution industry.
Working knowledge of SAP.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Team player; strong collaboration skills; ability to influence.
Self-starter; self-motivated, operates with a sense of urgency; ability to work independently with the ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures .
Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds within Airgas and outside the company.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to have tough conversations and to help your team learn and grow!
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

Responsibilities

Manage the sales force and branch managers for organic top line growth and excellent customer service.
Ensure Customer Service initiatives are in the branches and throughout the District.
Focus on increased accuracy and SAP proficiency.
Optimize profit margins through execution of plans and strategies communicated from Regional and Area.
Maintain operation expenses in line with Gross Profit goals, customer service, and growth plans.
Execute on plans to realize the strategic pricing targets.
Ensure effective collaboration, teamwork, and communication throughout the District.
Ensure a safe environment at all Airgas facilities.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account (if you elect the Choice HSA plan)
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Participation in the Healthcare and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Plan (including a company match contribution)
Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, sick leave, maternity, paternity, holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
parental leave
vacation
sick time
floating holidays
jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
paid holidays
discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children