District Manager, Management

District Manager (Open)

Location:

Findlay, OH - Retail shop

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. Airgas is Hiring for a District Manager in Findlay, OH! We are looking for you!

• 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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit 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

Recruiter:
Abby Chroniger | abi|

As a District Manager for Airgas, you will be a pioneer in creating a high-performance culture rooted in safety and excellence. We are looking for a supportive mentor who can empower our sales teams to reach their full potential while nurturing a community of safety and reliability. Your role is to advance our market presence by cultivating alignment across branches, optimizing resources, and facilitating a seamless experience for both our associates and our customers.

• Empower, mentor, and support the sales team to advance toward excellent safety standards and performance milestones.
• Provide diligent P&L stewardship for the assigned branches and territory, ensuring long‑term fiscal health.
• Cultivate exceptional customer service and product knowledge, ensuring a collaborative approach to problem resolution.
• Advocate for safety measures through interactive meetings and by ensuring alignment with all safety protocols.
• Optimize profit margins by implementing strategic plans from the Region and Area, ensuring operating expenses align with collective growth milestones and exceptional customer service.
• Enhance and sustain the selling skills and product expertise of the staff through continuous learning.
• Foster professional growth and provide proactive guidance on company policies and customer service excellence.
• Partner with the Branch Manager in the hiring, training, and holistic management of employees.
• Support outside sales representatives by preparing insightful sales data and providing thoughtful forecasts for leadership.
• Coordinate paperwork, inventory, pricing, and profitability to ensure operational health.
• Facilitate personnel matters and ensure facility upkeep to provide a welcoming and safe environment.

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience (ideally 7+ years in a relevant field).
• A demonstrated history of advancing sustainable sales success and profitable growth.
• A proven history of increasing responsibility in a business-to-business sales-related or sales operations position. This includes prior experience mentoring a team and stewardship of a P&L (or comparable experience within the distribution industry involving gases and welding supplies).
• A proactive approach to leadership, with a history of supporting and mentoring teams for at least 3 years.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on building alignment and staying organized.
• Comfortable with Microsoft solutions, particularly Excel and Word, and experienced in data entry and order extraction.
• Numerical proficiency for practical business applications and analytical reporting.
• Resilience and adaptability to work independently and maintain focus in a dynamic environment.
• The ability to foster understanding while interacting with diverse teams and personalities.
• Deeply comfortable with business and accounting concepts including, but not limited to, Return on Investment (ROI), Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, interest and leasing calculations, and margin responsibilities
• Physical capability to lift 25-75 lbs. as needed to support operations.
• A valid driver's license and an insured personal vehicle.
• Comfortable working in a…