District Manager

About the role

We are hiring a District Manager for Airgas in Fargo, ND, Dickinson, ND, and Grand Forks, ND. This role involves travel within the district and requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience with at least 7 years in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Create a high-performance culture rooted in safety and excellence
• Mentor and support the sales team to achieve excellent safety standards and performance milestones
• Optimize profit margins by implementing strategic plans and ensuring operating expenses align with growth milestones
• Foster professional growth and provide guidance on company policies and customer service excellence
• Partner with the Branch Manager in hiring, training, and managing employees
• Support outside sales representatives by preparing sales data and providing forecasts
• Coordinate paperwork, inventory, pricing, and profitability to ensure operational health
• Facilitate personnel matters and ensure facility upkeep to provide a welcoming and safe environment

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience with at least 7 years in a relevant field
• A demonstrated history of advancing sustainable sales success and profitable growth
• A proven history of increasing responsibility in a business-to-business sales-related or sales operations position
• A proactive approach to leadership, with a history of supporting and mentoring teams for at least 3 years
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on building alignment and staying organized
• Comfortable with Microsoft solutions, particularly Excel and Word, and experienced in data entry and order extraction
• Numerical proficiency for practical business applications and analytical reporting
• Resilience and adaptability to work independently and maintain focus in a dynamic environment
• The ability to foster understanding while interacting with diverse teams and personalities
• Deeply comfortable with business and accounting concepts including, but not limited to, Return on Investment (ROI), Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, interest and leasing calculations, and margin responsibilities
• Physical capability to lift 25-75 lbs. as needed to support operations
• A valid driver’s license and an insured personal vehicle
• Comfortable working in a drug-free environment
• Flexibility to adjust your schedule to meet the needs of our customers and the management team

Qualifications

• A history of advancing sales growth and achieving consistent year-over-year progress
• Experience in the Industrial Gas industry and/or welding is a valuable contribution
• Experience in sales team management with a focus on sustainable growth
• Public speaking capabilities to represent the brand with confidence
• A natural ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
• SAP Experience preferred

Benefits

• 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 for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

Pay

Competitive compensation with a range based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to meet the needs of our customers and the management team.