Branch Manager Trainee

How will you CONTRIBUTE

and GROW?If you are seeking a company that values its employees, encourages growth and development, and makes a global impact, Airgas is the place for you. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is shaping the future of the gas and welding industry while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

As a qualification for this position, the Branch Manager Trainee will be placed in a local retail branch and must successfully complete a comprehensive training program that will give them a working knowledge of our industry, our customers, and our organization. In addition, this program is designed around branch-oriented and professional development training to ensure that, once completed; the Trainee will be able to meet the demanding challenges of this position. Upon completion, the candidate will be required to meet and exceed both divisional and regional objectives for the fiscal performance of a branch, which includes sales, budgeting, gross margins, and operational expenses. Other key areas of responsibility include safety, customer service, inventory levels, accounts receivable, and resolution of personnel issues.
Attend and successfully complete all training modules provided by Airgas in the development role
Responsible for the safety, health and welfare of sales, operations and all associates
Administers, and is responsible for, safety policies and procedures in accordance with regional, SAFECOR, local, state and federal guidelines
Answering customer inquiries
Computer entry of customer orders
Coordinating with territory sales personnel to grow market sales and margins
Pulling and packaging customer orders
Receiving as necessary
Pre-calling
Daily selection of cash and charge orders
Reconciliation of cash and bank deposit
Reconciliation of open order edit list, quote list, purchase order report by item, selected order edit list
Ensure that internal and external customers receive prompt acknowledgment and service in a pleasant manner
Additional responsibilities as assigned by Management

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Are you a MATCH?

Bachelor’s degree preferred, combination of college training and experience will be considered
Proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with SAP is a plus
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to work independently
Professional communication skills (verbal and written)
Basic product knowledge of welding, safety, gases and supplies is preferred
Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting terms and principals including Gross Margin, Gross Margin %, Operating Income, Return On Investment (ROI), Internal Rate of Return, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement
Professional phone skills
Forklift experience is preferred
Proficiency in time management and organization skills
Strong leadership skills
Astute problem solving skills and administrative accuracy

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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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