Branch Manager

R10079084 Branch Manager (Open)

Location:

Gastonia, NC - N. Chester - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Airgas is hiring for a Branch Manager in Gastonia, NC!

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

We are looking for you!

• Work Schedule - Monday - Friday

• Referral Bonus

Recruiter: Cherese Aviles (cherese.aviles@airgas.com)

Join our dynamic team at Airgas as a Branch Manager who is responsible for all critical issues of the branch, including retail sales, sales growth, attainment gross margins, and all operational expenses. Other key areas of responsibility include safety, customer service, inventory levels, accounts receivable, and resolution of personnel issues.

Job Duties:

• 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.

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

• Conduct safety incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.

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Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor's 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.

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

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

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. 

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children. 

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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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.

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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 18,000 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