Branch Manager

R Branch Manager (Open)

Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA
- Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Branch Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA!

We are looking for you!

• Base pay plus bonus opportunities!
• Monday
  - Friday,
  no weekend work!
• Comprehensive Family Benefits:Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Branch Manager oversees daily store operations to achieve or advance sales and margin goals. This involves promoting sales, delivering excellent customer service, nurturing inventory levels, and balancing expenses through purchase supporting. Additionally, the Branch Manager fosters facility and staff alignment to safety and regulatory standards, empowering team members in providing efficient customer service, maintaining good housekeeping, and harmonizing overall operational efficiency.

• Build and maintain customer relationships, providing excellent service.
• Assist customers with product selection and technical support.
• Process orders accurately and coordinate timely product delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock in the store.
• Prepare sales reports and analyze performance metrics.
• Resolve customer complaints and provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintain store operations and support merchandising efforts.
• Lead and supervise direct reports in alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Proven managerial experience in a customer-facing environment, coupled with demonstrated expertise in Profit and Loss (P&L) management and the strategic use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive performance.
• Valued experience in people leadership with a dedication to supporting team growth and alignment
  , coaching
  , mentoring
  , and team development
  .
• Skill in fostering alignment within complex customer relationships and guiding and supporting distribution center operations.
• Background in supporting and leading teams within a
  retail or industrial distribution environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 125 lbs with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Proficient
  computer skills and an interest in learning new digital tools.
• The ability to navigate
  multiple priorities concurrently.
• Self-motivate
  d with a focus on contributing to the overall team's success.
• Excellent
  verbal and written communication skills to effectively act as a bridge between staff and management.

• Bachelor Degree in related field.
• 5+ years' experience in sales with a
  track record of meaningful contributions and experience in the welding industry
  .
• Experience with
  inventory cultivation
  and
  vendor relationship
  support.
• Computer experience or basic knowledge of SAP
  .

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, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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…