Branch Manager - Laredo, TX

Branch Manager – Laredo, TX

Airgas is hiring for a Branch Manager in Laredo, TX. Monday – Friday, daytime hours. The role involves overseeing daily store operations to achieve sales and margin goals while fostering a safe, compliant, and customer‑focused environment.

• Oversee daily store operations to achieve or advance sales and margin goals.
• Promote sales and deliver excellent customer service while maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Balance expenses through purchase supporting and maintain financial accuracy.
• Ensure facility and staff alignment with safety and regulatory standards.
• Empower team members to provide efficient customer service and maintain good housekeeping.
• Provide professional service for all internal and external customers and respond to product, pricing, and technical inquiries.
• Support the outside sales team in nurturing 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.

• Bachelor's degree in a science, business, or related field.
• Four years of additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree, provided a high school diploma is verified.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a management role.
• Bi‑lingual in Spanish and English.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret various documents, including safety rules, MSDS, operating and maintenance instructions, and standard procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a cooperative team environment and effectively collaborate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Strong organizational and detail‑oriented skills, with the capacity to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the sales and distribution of industrial gases, welding supplies, or comparable industrial products.
• Strong background in retail sales and customer service.
• Working knowledge of welding applications and equipment.

The Branch Manager receives a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; tuition assistance; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; and parental benefits such as a 14‑week paid birth benefit. Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.

Airgas is 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. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.