Assistant Branch Manager

Assistant Branch Manager (Open)

Location : Lakeville, MN - Retail shop

How Will You Contribute and Grow?

Airgas is hiring for an Assistant Branch Manager in Lakeville, MN! 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 are looking for you! Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day operations of the retail store, overseeing the daily schedule of the branch location, participating in the development and execution of marketing plans, coordinating sales promotional activities, merchandising and displays, and collaborating with outside sales to ensure order accuracy and properly scheduled customer deliveries. You will also manage branch inventory, daily hard goods inventory cycle counts, and maintain showroom and warehouse appearance.

Are You a Match?

Required Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an industrial retail, inside sales, customer service and / or inventory control related position.
• One (1) year of prior supervisory experience.
• Leadership skills; identifies requirements; allocates, and effectively uses information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for goal accomplishment; establishes appropriate courses of action for self and / or others to accomplish specific goals; develops evaluation criteria and tracking systems for monitoring goal progress and accomplishment; and specifies objectives, schedules, and priorities.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with others in both favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of status of position. Accepts cultural diversity and establishes effective working relationships.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a cross-functional team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to achieve results. Uses candor and sensitivity in their dealings with others.
• Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees.
• Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.
• Demonstrated planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

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.

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 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.