Branch Manager

R10074716 Branch Manager (Open)

Location:

Louisville, KY - Bishop - Filling industrial

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.


Airgas is Hiring for a Branch Manager in Louisville, KY!

We are looking for you!

• Pay: Base Pay plus annual bonus

Recruiter:  Matt McCain (matt.mccain@airgas.com) /  (Phone Number) - 470-234-2065

The Branch Manager is responsible for all critical issues of the branch, including sales, sales growth, budgeting, gross margins, managing direct reports, and all operational expenses.  Other key areas of responsibility include safety, customer service, inventory levels and resolution of personnel issues.  Assist outside salespersons in preparing quotes, maintaining all required literature, providing customer follow-up, and gathering sales leads.  Schedule and follow-up on deliveries, pre-call customers before scheduled deliveries.  Control costs and monitor fiscal performance compared to budget.  Maintain a store in a clean and orderly manner.  Schedule staffing to ensure excellent customer service at all times.  

This is a full time position with a full benefits package and a Monday through Friday workweek.  Airgas values a great work life balance and has unlimited potential for career growth.

• Evaluate and monitor day-to-day activities of the branch to ensure cost effective operations and a safe and productive work environment.

• Establish and maintain clear and consistent lines of communication with direct reports and  internal departments relative to customer successes, customer failures, new customer developments and other customer specific information

• Manages all branch personnel in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning and directing work. Provide performance feedback and development opportunities.  

• Accurately complete and submit all sales-related paperwork (e.g., shippers, invoices, cylinder audits, month-end reports, cash reconciliations, deposits, etc.) in a timely manner

• Participates in the preparation of market and competitor information and annual sales analysis and forecast.

• Works in accordance with all policies and procedures and rules as prescribed by State, Federal and the Company. 

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• Previous management experience in a customer facing environment.

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and occasionally up to 125 lbs with the aid of material handling equipment.

• Proficient computer skills.

​​Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in the welding  or safety industry.

• 5+ years’ experience in sales with proven success

• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

• Ability to work independently.

• Good communication skills (verbal and written).

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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.<