R10092964 Assistant Branch Manager (Open)

Location:

Spokane Valley, WA - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for Assistant Branch Manager in Spokane, WA!

We are looking for you!

• Target Pay Range: $25 - $30/hr

• Monday - Friday, morning shift

• Up to 10% travel for extra coverage at surrounding locations

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Recruiter: Gina Kim | gina.kim@airliquide.com | (424) 241-2293

The Assistant Branch Manager provides day-to-day support to the Branch Manager with key operational areas of branch operations, profitability, sales growth, budgeting, managing gross margins, operating expenses, safety, customer service, inventory, equipment, building and vehicles, community relations, accounts receivable, and team support and employee relations by performing the following.

• Champions safety and regulatory compliance by maintaining alignment with OSHA, FDA, EPA, and DOT requirements, and reviewing safety events to prevent future occurrences.
• Provides guidance and team support by partnering with Human Resources and management to coordinate inclusive recruitment, training, and performance coaching.
• Champions excellent customer service to ensure all clients receive timely, courteous follow-up and solutions.
• Advances sales activity by supporting walk-in business and assisting the outside sales team with quotes and leads.
• Supports operational accuracy across sales-related paperwork, inventory management, and branch shipments.
• Utilizes monthly dashboards and routing systems to inform daily logistics, business effectiveness, and sound decision-making.
• Maintains a functional, welcoming facility while supporting the scheduling of preventative maintenance for the branch and the vehicle fleet.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• High school degree or the equivalent, with one to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One year of prior supervisory and/or demonstrated leadership experience.

• Effective oral and written communication skills, well-organized, and capable of creative problem-solving.

• Proven service orientation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus, work independently, and contribute as part of a team.

• Capable of navigating a dynamic, fast-paced environment and demonstrating a high level of competence in organizing and prioritizing multiple priorities and assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideally, one to three years of experience in an industrial retail, inside sales, customer service, and/or inventory control-related position; or equivalent years of experience and successful completion of the Airgas Branch Management Trainee program.

• Basic product knowledge of welding, safety, gases, and hardgood supplies is recommended (or a readiness to learn).

• SAP or similar software system experience.

• Intermediate computer skills operating within a Google Platform environment.

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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