Branch Manager

About the role

We are hiring a Branch Manager in Hanford, CA. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package 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.

Responsibilities

• Promote sales and deliver excellent customer service.
• Nurture inventory levels and balance expenses through purchase supporting.
• 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 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.

Requirements

• 2+ years of 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.
• A self-motivated individual 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

• 2+ years of management experience.
• A track record of meaningful contributions in the welding, gas, or safety industry.
• 3+ years of experience in a role focused on nurturing team growth and operational efficiency.
• 5+ years’ experience in sales with a track record of meaningful contributions.
• Experience with inventory cultivation and vendor relationship support.

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.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes 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.

About Airgas

At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas 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.