Manager, Branch

Location:

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or  implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of  duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the  position. 
• All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in established policies and procedures. • Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct/Handbook, policies and procedures and all  applicable rules, regulations and standards promulgated by Federal, State and other applicable agencies or  regulating bodies. 
• Provide consistent professional customer service to all walk-in or call-in customer inquiries regarding products,  price, and technical information. 
• Support the outside sales force as needed in servicing and obtaining new business. 
• Oversee and ensure that cash reports, charge tickets, coding, costing, pricing, daily cash summary, bank  deposits are processed accurately on a daily basis. 
• Responsible for maintaining accuracy of back order report, open order report and PO expedite report. • Establish and manage cylinder and/or hard goods inventory levels for the branch. 
• Supervise the training of inside sales associates in areas including product knowledge; company policies,  processes, and procedures; and safety; ensures that all associates are trained to perform critical branch  functions. 
• Ensure branch store shelves and displays are kept neat and clean and are adequately stocked and properly  organized thereby exposing customers to all new and featured products. 
• Supervision of Inside Sales Associate(s). 
• Assist customers with equipment set-up, and demonstrate use as necessary. 
• Ensure associate grievances are effectively handled. 
• Maintain and upgrade industry product knowledge on an on-going basis. 
• Perform periodic performance reviews of branch associates. 
• Serve as liaison between employees and management, providing performance advice and direction in  conjunction with the Human Resources department and senior management. 
• Oversee general housekeeping of showroom, offices, warehouse, break room, restroom, and grounds. • Maintain a safe work environment; organize required monthly safety meetings and strictly enforces all  company safety rules and regulations. 
• Promptly report an accident or injury is to supervisor. 
• Ensure associate grievances are effectively handled. 
• Maintain and upgrade industry product knowledge on an on-going basis. 
• Perform periodic performance reviews of branch associates. 
• Serve as liaison between employees and management, providing performance advice and direction in  conjunction with the Human Resources department and senior management. 
• Oversee general housekeeping of showroom, offices, warehouse, break room, restroom, and grounds. • Maintain a safe work environment; organize required monthly safety meetings and strictly enforces all  company safety rules and regulations. 
• Promptly report any accident or injury is to supervisor. 
• Be punctual and comply with shift schedule. 
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.  
 

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Are you a MATCH?

Qualifications: 
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detailed-oriented with good organizational skills.  • Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds. • Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with the public in a professional, respectful and  courteous manner.  
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, MSDS, operating and maintenance  instructions and procedure manuals. 
• Must be flexible to adjust work schedules to meet operational requirements, may include ‘on call’ weekend  work. 
• Team player attitude with ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and  backgrounds.  
• Be punctual and comply with work schedule. 
• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks.  
• Must be able to work overtime and on-call when necessary. 

Education, Experiences, Certificates/ Licenses and/or Registrations: 
• High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in sales and distribution of industrial gases and welding supplies or  similar industrial products; at least two (2) years of experience in a managerial capacity. 
• Strong retail sales/customer service skills desired.  
• Knowledge of welding applications and equipment a plus. 

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required: 
While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to sit for long periods and stand to perform  work. The associate is required to reach with hands and arms, smell, talk or hear. The associate must be able to lift,  push, pull or move up to thirty (50) pounds or more with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include  close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually  moderate to noisy and the associate may be exposed to extreme weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made  to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Hearing protection must be worn in designated areas.  
• Fully enclosed shoes or safety shoes must we worn in designated areas. 
• Safety glasses must be worn in designated areas. 
• Must use other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. 
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments in accordance with business  needs, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified associates can perform the essential function of the  job.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments in accordance with business  needs, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified associates can perform the essential function of the  job.
 

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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, 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,  including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates. 

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 for dependent children.

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Your differences enhance our performance

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 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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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies 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.

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