District Manager

About the role

We are hiring a District Manager for Airgas in Reading, PA and Harrisburg, PA (Plant).

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 (ideally 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.
• This includes prior experience mentoring a team and stewardship of a P&L (or comparable experience within the distribution industry involving gases and welding supplies).
• 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 Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience (ideally 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.
• This includes prior experience mentoring a team and stewardship of a P&L (or comparable experience within the distribution industry involving gases and welding supplies).
• 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.

Skills

• Proactive leadership and mentoring experience.
• Strategic planning and financial management.
• Customer service and product knowledge.
• Safety protocol implementation and advocacy.
• Team management and coaching.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Business and accounting concepts.
• Physical stamina and flexibility.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Paid child birth benefit and parental leave.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Flexible scheduling.

Pay

Base plus bonus, monthly auto allowance.

Schedule

Flexibility to adjust your schedule to meet the needs of our customers and the management team.