R10052586 BRANCH MANAGER (Open)

Location:

Columbus, IN - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Branch ManagerThe Branch Manager oversees all branch operations, ensuring safety management, staff development, facility maintenance, cost management, and regulatory compliance in line with Airgas policiesPromote a safety culture and improve safe work behaviors among associatesConduct safety incident investigations and recommend corrective actionsDevelop training tools for safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiencyEnsure compliance with OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations and maintain training recordsSupervise and effectively manage direct reportsDevelop recruitment, staff development, and retention strategies with HR supportConduct interviews, training, performance appraisals, and address associate concernsCustomer Service and Business Development:Provide excellent customer service to all clientsHandle customer inquiries promptly and courteously, ensuring complete satisfactionMaintain existing accounts and identify and prioritize target accounts for growthSupport outside sales representatives and assist with quotes and customer follow-upBusiness and Facility Management & Support:Oversee branch operations, profitability, and facility cleanlinessManage budgeting, accounts receivable, gross margins, operating expenses, and inventorySchedule and execute preventative maintenance for equipment and vehiclesMaintain adequate inventory levels and manage accounts receivable within company guidelinesAnalyze sales data, prepare annual sales forecasts, and optimize budget allocationsEnsure compliance with all regulatory requirements and complete required paperwork accurately________________________Are you a MATCH?

Demonstrated knowledge of order entry, data research, and computer skills for efficient customer serviceFamiliarity with industry products, services, and technologies or willingness to learnEffective leadership skills for managing and engaging staffBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experienceSAP knowledge and experience are advantageousOccasional travel (1-33% of work time) may be requiredCommunication and Critical Thinking Skills:Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interpret business documents and safety instructionsAbility to solve practical problems and deal with limited standardizationNo specific certifications, licenses, or registrations required

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We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. 

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children,  including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates. 

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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