Branch Manager

R10079513 Branch Manager (Open) Location: Nacogdoches, TX - Retail shop How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Airgas is Hiring for a Branch Manager position in Nacogdoches, TX! 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! Monday thru Friday workweek, daytime hours Great pay, benefits and opportunities for advancement Recruiter: Josselyn Suarez / Josselyn.suarez@airliquide.com / (562) 247- 0786 CALL/TEXT A successful 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. Our Branch Managers sell industrial, medical, and specialty gases and equipment, welding products and equipment, tools and hardware and safety products. Branch Manager assists the outside sales team in all aspects including, but not limited to preparing quotes, maintaining all required literature, providing customer follow-up, and gathering sales leads. Branch Managers control cost and monitor fiscal performance compared to budget. They ensure the store is maintained in a clean and orderly manner and schedule staffing to ensure excellent customer service is available at all times with the purpose of achieving 100% customer satisfaction. In particular, you will: Manages all branch personnel in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning and directing work, providing performance feedback, developing associates and resolving associate issues. Responsible for timely and quality performance appraisals of assigned personnel. Accurately completes and submits all sales-related paperwork (e.g., shippers, invoices, cylinder audits, month-end reports, cash reconciliations, deposits, etc.) in a timely manner. Evaluates and monitors day-to-day activities of a branch to ensure cost effective operations and makes changes to ensure the same when required. Coordinates sales promotion activities and responsible for maintaining and stocking merchandise and displaying it so that it is attractive to customers. Maintains a clean and attractive store. Coordinates activities with other branches and/or immediate branch personnel to resolve any customer, sales or operational problems or inquiries. Issues are handled in a manner that enhances customer satisfaction. Participates in the preparation of market and competitor information and annual sales analysis and forecast. Works in accordance with all policies and procedures and rules as prescribed by State, Federal, and the Company. Lead and promote safety; organize safety meetings and strictly enforce safety rules. Other duties may be assigned. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in sales and distribution of industrial gases and welding supplies or similar industrial products; at least two (2) years of experience in a managerial capacity. Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detail-oriented with good organizational skills. Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds while promoting a team player attitude. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, MSDS, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Must be flexible to adjust work schedules to meet operational requirements, may include “on call’ weekend work and overtime on an as-needed basis. Preferred Qualifications: Strong retail sales/customer service skills desired. Knowledge of welding applications and equipment is a plus. ________________________ 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 of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com. _________________________ California Privacy Notice 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. We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Airgas. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Airgas name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Airgas recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing. Please be advised that Airgas and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process. You may verify job postings through our official global careers website at any time. If you receive a suspicious job offer or request for payment/sensitive data, we strongly advise that you do not respond or click on any links. We encourage you to verify the source carefully and only interact through our official channels. We appreciate your interest in Airgas and are committed to combating these fraudulent activities to protect job seekers. 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