Branch Manager

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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

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!

Recruiter:Matt McCain / /

Safety and Regulatory Compliance:

• Promote a safety culture and improve safe work behaviors among associates.

• Conduct safety incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.

• Develop training tools for safety regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA FDA and EPA regulations and maintain training records.

Personnel and Personnel Development:

• Supervise and effectively manage direct reports.

• Develop recruitment staff development and retention strategies with HR support.

• Conduct interviews training performance appraisals and address associate concerns.

Customer Service and Business Development:

• Provide excellent customer service to all clients.

• Handle customer inquiries promptly and courteously ensuring complete satisfaction.

• Maintain existing accounts and identify and prioritize target accounts for growth.

• Support outside sales representatives and assist with quotes and customer follow-up.

Business and Facility Management & Support:

• Oversee branch operations profitability and facility cleanliness.

• Manage budgeting accounts receivable gross margins operating expenses and inventory.

• Schedule and execute preventative maintenance for equipment and vehicles.

• Maintain adequate inventory levels and manage accounts receivable within company guidelines.

• Analyze sales data prepare annual sales forecasts and optimize budget allocations.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and complete required paperwork accurately.

Are you a MATCH

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of order entry data research and computer skills for efficient customer service.

• Familiarity with industry products services and technologies or willingness to learn.

• Effective leadership skills for managing and engaging staff.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management Accounting or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the welding industry and/or sales with 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.

• SAP knowledge and experience are advantageous.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel (1-33% of work time) may be required.

Communication and Critical Thinking Skills:

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal to interpret business documents and safety instructions.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with limited standardization.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

• No specific certifications licenses or registrations required.

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.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees our customers patients community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their race gender sexual orientation religion disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas an Air Liquide company is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial medical and specialty gases as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18000 associates Airgas fosters a culture of safety customer success sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide a world leader in gases technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66500 employees Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team you play an important role in the success of your team making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and turn youll find a welcoming workplace where youre valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact us by email at

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