Branch Manager

Branch Manager (Open)

Location:

Kenai, AK (ALALP) - Retail shop

Day shift:
Monday - Friday, morning shift.

• Oversee daily store operations to achieve or advance sales and margin goals, promoting sales, delivering excellent customer service, nurturing inventory levels, and balancing expenses through purchase support.
• Provide professional customer service for all internal and external customers, handling product, pricing, and technical inquiries.
• Support the outside sales team in nurturing existing client relationships and welcoming new business opportunities.
• Ensure accurate and timely daily processing of financial transactions, including cash reports, charge tickets, coding, costing, pricing, daily cash summaries, and bank deposits.
• Maintain the accuracy of back order, open order, and purchase order (PO) expedite reports.
• Cultivate and refine appropriate cylinder and hard goods inventory levels for the branch.
• Facilitate and lead training for inside sales associates on product knowledge, company policies, processes, procedures, and safety.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews for branch associates.
• Act as a bridge between employees and management, providing performance mentorship and guidance in collaboration with Human Resources and senior management.

• 2+ years of management experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Background in supporting and leading teams within a retail or industrial distribution environment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 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; ability to navigate multiple priorities concurrently.
• Self-motivated 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.

• A track record of meaningful contributions in the welding, gas, or safety industry.
• 3+ years of experience in a role focused on nurturing team growth and operational efficiency.
• 5+ years of experience in sales with a track record of meaningful contributions.
• Experience with inventory cultivation and vendor relationship support.

Airgas offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans; short-term and long-term disability; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance;
Employee Assistance Program; 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, eligible employees receive a 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Airgas is a nondiscriminating employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas is a government contractor and a compliance target for 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 to ensure equal access to benefits and employment.