Branch Manager

About the role

We are hiring a Branch Manager in Nacogdoches, TX. The position is open and requires previous management experience in a customer-facing environment. Applicants should have background in supporting and leading teams within a retail or industrial distribution environment. Proficient computer skills and an interest in learning new digital tools are also required.

Responsibilities

• Promote sales and deliver excellent customer service
• Nurture inventory levels and balance expenses through purchasing support
• Foster facility and staff alignment to safety and regulatory standards
• 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
• Maintain the accuracy of back order, open order, and 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

Requirements

• Previous management experience in a customer facing environment
• Background in supporting and leading teams within a retail or industrial distribution environment
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs 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

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in the welding or safety industry
• 3+ years’ experience in sales with proven success

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Inventory management
• Financial transaction processing
• Training facilitation
• Performance management

Benefits

Comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Pay

Base pay range + Bonus

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Daytime hours

Benefits

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

Recruiter

Cherese Aviles | cherese.aviles@airliquide.com (470) 791-3040