Branch Manager Trainee

Branch Manager Trainee – Airgas – Birmingham, AL

Location
:
Birmingham, AL (Tarr – Retail shop)

Work Schedule – Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Recruiter:
Jacob Brathwaite –
Jac – Phone: 980‑445‑9764 (Call or Text)

Airgas is hiring for a Branch Manager Trainee in Birmingham, AL. As a Branch Manager Trainee, you will be placed in a local retail branch and must successfully complete a comprehensive training program that will give you a working knowledge of our industry, our customers, and our organization. The program is designed around branch‑oriented professional development training to ensure that, once completed, the trainee can meet the demanding challenges of the position and exceed divisional and regional objectives for fiscal performance, including sales, budgeting, gross margins, and operational expenses.

• Attend and complete all training modules provided by Airgas.
• Assume responsibility for the safety, health, and welfare of sales, operations, and all associates.
• Administer safety policies and procedures in accordance with regional, SAFECOR, local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Answer customer inquiries and provide prompt customer service.
• Enter customer orders using computer and pull and package customer orders.
• Coordinate with territory sales personnel to grow market sales and margins.
• Reconcile cash and bank deposit and reconcile open order edit list, quote list, purchase order report by item, and selected order edit list.
• Ensure internal and external customers receive prompt acknowledgment and service in a pleasant manner.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma acceptable with college training and experience.
• Proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work independently.
• Professional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Basic product knowledge of welding, safety, gases and supplies preferred.
• Knowledge of financial accounting terms and principles including Gross Margin, Gross Margin %, Operating Income, ROI, IRR, P&L Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Professional phone skills.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full‑time employees.
• Progressive parental leave package for eligible Airgas parents.
• 401(k) plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and Airgas Scholarship Program.

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.

For additional information or to apply, please contact Jacob Brathwaite at Jac or call 980‑445‑9764.