Assistant Branch Manager

Assistant Branch Manager

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!

Salary Range : $60k - 65k + bonus

Monday-Friday, morning shift

Leadership and Customer Service Experience

Recruiter : Gabriela Bogenschutz / gaby.bogenschutz@airliquide.com / (920) 472-3495

The Assistant Branch Manager is responsible for the critical issues of branch operation and profitability, including sales, sales growth, budgeting, gross margins, operating expenses, safety, customer service, inventory, equipment, community relations, accounts receivable and resolution of personnel issues.

Assists with managing the day-to-day operations of the retail store including compliance, retail sales, warehousing and distribution.

Oversees the daily schedule of the branch location.

Participates in the development and execution of marketing plans to support the penetration of key market segments in collaboration with our Sales and Operations teams and outside vendors.

Coordinates sales promotional activities, merchandising and displays.

Collaborates with outside sales to ensure order accuracy and properly scheduled customer deliveries.

Manages branch inventory, daily hard goods inventory cycle counts and maintain showroom and warehouse appearance.

Manages all hard goods receiving and all dynamic deployment (hard goods inter-branch orders) for completion in a timely and daily.

Monitors SAP reports daily such as open order / delivery reports, billing and delivery block reports and open purchase order (PO) reports.

Responsible for Daily Cash Reconciliation (DCR). Ensures daily completion and that all errors are addressed and bank deposits are initiated.

Work with our hardware vendors to schedule and hold monthly vendor product training sessions.

Oversee retail employee training in procedural areas such as following all Airgas Operating Standards and safety regulations.

Leader / manager of annual / bi-annual physical hard goods inventories.

Work with corporate accounts receivable to manage branch credits and collections.

Other duties as assigned.

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 :

Working knowledge of SAP.

Prior gas / welding experience.

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...