Branch Manager

About the role

American Welding & Gas, Inc. is seeking an energetic, self-motivated candidate to fill a Branch Manager position at our Springfield, MO location. American Welding & Gas (AWG) is looking for an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Springfield, Missouri location.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a culture where safety is the highest priority
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing branch team
• Drive profitable sales growth and expand customer relationships
• Manage branch profitability through effective P&L oversight
• Deliver exceptional customer service for walk-in, phone, and delivery customers
• Oversee inventory, warehouse, production, and distribution operations
• Maintain key performance metrics and implement continuous improvements
• Hire, develop, and evaluate branch employees
• Collaborate with regional leadership and neighboring branches to support company initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable state and federal regulations

Requirements

• Confident leader who enjoys coaching employees, solving operational challenges, and delivering outstanding customer experiences
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience
• Previous experience managing an industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or retail operation
• Demonstrated success leading teams and developing employees
• Experience managing budgets, expenses, and profit & loss performance
• Strong customer relationship and business development skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business management systems

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience
• Previous experience managing an industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or retail operation
• Demonstrated success leading teams and developing employees
• Experience managing budgets, expenses, and profit & loss performance
• Strong customer relationship and business development skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business management systems

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance incentive opportunity
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance beginning Day One
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Ongoing leadership development and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative leadership team that values your ideas and contributions
• Stable, growing company with over 75 years of industry success

Pay

Competitive base salary

Schedule

Full-time position