District Manager, Management

* ** 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

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.
* ** 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.
** Cultivate
* * exceptional customer service and product knowledge, ensuring a
** collaborative
* * approach to problem resolution.
* ** 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 drug-free environment.
* ** Flexibility
* * to adjust your schedule to meet the needs of our customers and the management team.
* A history of
** advancing sales growth
** and achieving consistent year-over-year progress.
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