Branch Manager

R Branch Manager (Open)

Location:

Perry, FL - Retail shop

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 Perry, FL! Monday thru Friday, daytime hours. Base pay plus commission. Comprehensive Family Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: 14‑week paid childbirth benefit. Future Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time. Early Access: benefits start after 30 days.

Recruiter:
Porschal Ford |  | (346) 887‑4725

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.
• 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.

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial capacity, preferably in a similar industry (retail industrial sales).
• Comfortable navigating and interpreting documents such as safety rules, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent organizational flow and detail‑oriented, with the ability to work productively in a fast‑paced environment.
• A natural ability to foster a team‑oriented culture and build meaningful connections with a diverse group of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

• 5 or more years of experience in the sales and distribution of industrial gases, welding supplies, or similar industrial products.
• Proven retail sales and customer service focus.
• Familiarity with welding applications and equipment, or the technical curiosity to become an expert in our product line.
• SAP Experience (preferred).

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty & funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees.

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

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