Branch Manager

Branch ManagerLocation: Allentown, PA (Plant) - Filling industrialHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.Airgas is Hiring for a Branch Manager in Allentown, PA!The Branch Manager oversees daily store operations to achieve or advance sales and margin goals. This involves promoting sales, delivering excellent customer service, nurturing inventory levels, and balancing expenses through purchase supporting. Additionally, the Branch Manager fosters facility and staff alignment to safety and regulatory standards, empowering team members in providing efficient customer service, maintaining good housekeeping, and harmonizing overall operational efficiency.Provide professional customer service for all internal and external customers and call-in product, pricing, and technical inquiries.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, including cash reports, charge tickets, coding, costing, pricing, daily cash summaries, and bank deposits.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, ensuring the confidence that all associates can perform essential branch functions.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.Are you a MATCH?Required Qualifications:2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial capacity, preferably in a similar industry (retail industrial sales).Comfortable navigating and interpreting documents such as safety rules, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Excellent organizational flow and detail-orientation, with the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment.A natural ability to foster a team-oriented culture and build meaningful connections with a diverse group of people with different personalities and backgrounds.Preferred Qualifications:We are looking for five (5) or more years of experience in the sales and distribution of industrial gases, welding supplies, or similar industrial products.Proven retail sales and customer service focus.Familiarity with welding applications and equipment, or the technical curiosity to become an expert in our product line.Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCEAt 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.About AirgasAirgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.Equal Employment Opportunity InformationWe 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.