Branch Manager

Branch Manager

Airgas is hiring for a Branch Manager in Piqua, OH! 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 has overall responsibility for the critical issues of branch operations and profitability including : sales, sales growth, budgeting, gross margins, operating expenses, safety, customer service, inventory, equipment, building and vehicles, community relations, accounts receivable and resolution of personnel issues. Additionally, the Branch Manager oversees the day to day activities for a segment within the industrial, specialty and medical distribution and gas filling operations of a production location. Directly manages the day to day branch retail operations including safety, retail sales, warehousing and distribution. Leads and manages a team consisting of Counter Sales, Warehouse, Drivers and Customer Service employees. Studies production schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Maintains time and production records. Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and changes working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Assists with 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 promotion activities, merchandising and displays also opportunities for Airgas-wide conversions. Manages inside sales, sales growth and sales margins. Collaborates with outside sales to ensure order accuracy and properly scheduled customer deliveries by Airgas trucks. 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 timely and daily. Leads and manages the annual / bi-annual physical hard goods inventories. Monitors SAP reports daily such as open order / delivery reports, billing and delivery block reports and open Purchase Order (PO) reports. Provides Daily Cash Reconciliation (DCR) ensuring daily completion addressing any issues prior to deposit. Oversees employee training in procedural areas such as following all Airgas Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and safety regulations. Partners with Airgas hardware vendors to schedule and hold monthly vendor product training sessions. Manages branch operating expenses including overtime and office supplies. Works with corporate accounts receivable to manage branch credits and collections. Other duties as assigned.

Are you a match? Required qualifications : High School Diploma or GED. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in sales and / or distribution of gases and welding supplies or similar industrial products. Two (2) years of prior demonstrated management or leadership experience. Excellent customer service skills. Leadership skills : establishes work standards and expectations for self and others. Appropriately assigns / delegates work and authority to others in the accomplishment of goals. Keeps goals and objectives in sight at all times, monitors progress toward goals, and works to overcome barriers and obstacles. Provides coaching, advice, and assistance.