Branch Manager II

Branch Manager II

Airgas is Hiring for a Branch Manager II in Tacoma, WA! 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.

The Branch Manager is responsible for all critical issues of the branch, including retail sales, sales growth, budgeting, 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. Schedule and follow-up on deliveries, pre-call customers before scheduled deliveries. Schedule staffing to ensure excellent customer service at all times. Coach, mentor, and plan for development of direct reports by performing the following.

Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment. Responsible for managing P&L goals and objectives for the branch location. Control costs and monitor fiscal performance compared to budget utilizing the EBITDA tool. Assists outside salespersons in all facets including but not limited to preparing quotes, maintaining all required literature, providing customer follow-up, and gathering sales leads. Maintains and upgrades selling skills and technical / product knowledge for the branch. Maintains a positive work environment for the branch in all direct or indirect communications. Provides backup support to sales representatives with order entry and customer inquiries. Coordinating with territory sales personnel to grow market sales and margins. Manages and oversees the branch inventory, daily inventory cycle counts and maintains showroom and warehouse appearance. Oversees reoccurring orders process for the branch on a daily basis. Posts daily cash and charge orders for all tickets. Manages daily reconciliation of cash and bank deposits. Responsible for daily, weekly, quarterly and annual reporting; such as open order edit list, quote list, purchase orders, invoice simulation and more. Ensures that internal and external customers receive prompt acknowledgment and service in a pleasant manner. Manages associate training in procedural areas such as following all Airgas Operating Standards and safety regulations. Leads, coaches and mentor associates; this will include positive motivation and performance evaluation, coaching, providing regular feedback, communication of goals, leading regular team meetings and calls. Recruits, retains and develops the necessary team to ensure success for branch goals. Provides leadership and management direction to associates with day-to-day operations of the retail store including compliance, retail sales, warehousing and distribution. Manages work hours and approves overtime in the timekeeping system. Responsible for maintaining hours within the established budget. Responsible for managing truck distribution, maintenance, and DOT Compliance.

Maintains store in a clean and orderly manner. May travel to surrounding Airgas locations to assist with branch coverage or training when short staffed or in the absence of a branch manager. Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Are You a Match?

Required Qualifications : High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred in business management, finance or similar is highly preferred. Two to five years experience managing and building teams through effective leadership. Excellent oral and written communication skills; well organized; creative problem solving; strong service orientation; strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence, work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to excel in a deadline oriented environment and demonstrate a high level of competence in organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments. Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications : Basic product knowledge of welding, safety, gases and hardgood supplies is recommended. Prefer two to five years of experience in an industrial retail, inside sales, customer service and / or inventory control related position. SAP or similar software system experience. Intermediate skills operating a computer in Google Platform environment is recommended.

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.

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 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 leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 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 efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're 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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.