Air Liquide

Branch Manager

Air Liquide$80K — $90K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Proven managerial experience in customer-facing environments with P&L management experience.
  • Background in retail or industrial distribution leadership.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and occasionally 125 lbs with equipment assistance.
  • Strong computer skills with a willingness to learn new tools.
  • Self-motivated and focused on team success.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily store operations to achieve sales and margin goals.
  • Provide professional customer service for internal and external inquiries.
  • Support the outside sales team in nurturing client relationships.
  • Facilitate accurate processing of financial transactions and cash reporting.
  • Maintain accurate inventory and report on purchase orders.
  • Lead training for inside sales associates on procedures and safety.
  • Conduct performance reviews for branch associates.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 14-week paid child birth benefit for new parents.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and tuition assistance.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
  • Early access to benefits after just 30 days of employment.
Full Job Description


Location:
Manassas, VA (Plant) - Filling industrial

Airgas is Hiring for a Branch Manager in Hammond, IN!

We are looking for you !

  • Targeted Salary Range: $80k - $90k plus bonus opportunities!
  • Monday - Friday, no weekend work!
  • 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: Jessica Lewis | [email protected] | (346) 840-9758

The Branch Manager oversees daily store operations to achieve or advance sales and margin goals. This involves promoting sales, delivering excellent customer service, nurturing inventory levels, and balancing expenses through purchase supporting. Additionally, the Branch Manager fosters facility and staff alignment to safety and regulatory standards, empowering team members in providing efficient customer service, maintaining good housekeeping, and harmonizing overall operational efficiency.
  • Provide professional customer service for all internal and external customers and call-in product, pricing, and technical inquiries.
  • Support the outside sales team in nurturing existing client relationships and welcoming new business opportunities.
  • Support the flow of accurate and timely daily processing of financial transactions, including cash reports, charge tickets, coding, costing, pricing, daily cash summaries, and bank deposits.
  • Maintain the accuracy of back order, open order, and Purchase Order (PO) expedite reports.
  • Cultivate and refine appropriate cylinder and hard goods inventory levels for the branch.
  • Facilitate and lead training for inside sales associates on product knowledge, company policies, processes, procedures, and safety, ensuring the confidence that all associates can perform essential branch functions.
  • Conduct periodic performance reviews for branch associates.
  • Act as a bridge between employees and management, providing performance mentorship and guidance in collaboration with Human Resources and senior management.


Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Proven managerial experience in a customer-facing environment, coupled with demonstrated expertise in Profit and Loss (P&L) management and the strategic use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive performance.
  • Background in supporting and leading teams within a retail or industrial distribution environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and occasionally up to 125 lbs with the aid of material handling equipment.
  • Proficient computer skills and an interest in learning new digital tools. The ability to navigate multiple priorities concurrently
  • Self-motivated with a focus on contributing to the overall team's success.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively act as a bridge between staff and management.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor Degree in related field.
  • 5+ years' experience in sales with a track record of meaningful contributions and experience in the welding industry.
  • Experience with inventory cultivation and vendor relationship support.
  • Computer experience or basic knowledge of SAP.


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 plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

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

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

About Air Liquide

Air Liquide is a leading global supplier of industrial gases. The company's products are used in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, electronics, and energy. Air Liquide's product portfolio includes oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and other gases, as well as related equipment and services. The company has operations in more than 80 countries and serves customers in over 100 countries. Air Liquide was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
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