Branch Manager

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 Sault Ste.

Marie, MI! We are looking for you! Base salary 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.
• Provide professional customer service for all internal and external customers and call-in product, pricing, and technical inquiries.
• Support the outside sales team in nurturing existing client relationships and welcoming new business opportunities.
• Support the flow of accurate and timely daily processing of financial transactions, including cash reports, charge tickets, coding, costing, pricing, daily cash summaries, and bank deposits.
• Build and nurture customer relationships, providing excellent service.
• Guide and support direct reports in alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• 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, ensuring the confidence that all associates can perform essential branch functions.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews for branch associate
• Maintain store operations and support team merchandising efforts.
• Partner with the team to monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock in the store.
• Prepare sales reports and analyze performance metrics to support continuous growth.

• 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.
• Inventory Management:
  Ideally, experience participating in cycle counts and full physical inventory processes.
• Customer Service & Sales Engagement: A strong foundation in customer service along with enthusiasm for nurturing relationships with existing house accounts through proactive outreach.
• Retail sales experience.
• 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 60 lbs. regularly 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-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.

• 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…