Branch Manager

Branch Manager – Welding Equipment & Supplies

Location:

Houston, TX

We are looking for a dynamic, customer‑service oriented store manager to promote and sell welding and industrial gas products and services. In this role you will oversee all aspects of store operations, drive sales growth, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Career growth opportunities

• Develop customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions
• Create business strategies to attract new customers, expand store traffic, and enhance profitability
• Continuously find ways to improve work processes to increase efficiency in quality, customer service & profitability
• Take action to ensure store compliance with health and safety regulations
• Plan and align activities, promotional material, and in‑store displays
• Prepare detailed reports on buying trends, customer requirements, and profits
• Undertake store administration duties such as managing store budgets and updating financial records
• Monitor inventory levels and order new items
• Keep up with current and new policies, practices, and trends within the organization and in the marketplace

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience working in a retail environment, ideally in a managerial role
• Effective communication and active listening skills
• Customer service‑oriented with in‑depth knowledge of basic business management processes
• Ability to resolve situations positively
• Upholds high standards of honesty and integrity
• Demonstrates personal ownership for safety and contributes to a strong safety culture
• Promotes a positive work environment where differences are valued and supported
• Strives for personal achievement and helps others attain results
• Ensures accountability through collaboration and interpersonal skills
• If applicable, no DUI/DWI or other alcohol‑related convictions within the last ten (10) years

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest welding, industrial, medical, and specialty gases companies in the U.S. We offer a comprehensive selection of industrial gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high‑quality solutions, technologies, and services that help our customers succeed and protect our planet.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion.

Texas – Houston

Full‑time

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