Assistant Branch Manager

Assistant Branch Manager (Open) – Assonet, MA Location: Assonet, MA - Retail shop How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. Airgas is Hiring for an Assistant Branch Manager in Assonet, MA! We are looking for you! Target Base Salary Range: $62k - $64k plus bonus opportunities Monday - Friday, no weekend work! 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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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 Recruiter: Jessica Lewis | View email address on click.appcast.io | View phone number on click.appcast.io (Call/Text) The Assistant Branch Manager partners with the Branch Manager to support and coordinate the route drivers and customer deliveries for the branch. The Assistant Branch Manager partners in responsibility with the Branch Manager for safety management, advancing sales activity at the branch, staff development and retention, facility maintenance, and the overall sound stewardship of branch resources. This includes fostering alignment with all regulatory agencies and requirements, such as OSHA, FDA, and Airgas USA, LLC policies and procedures (including SOPs) at the facility. When the Branch Manager is off‑site, the Assistant Branch Manager will offer support and guidance to the branch personnel, including Counter Sales Representatives and administration. Supports the daily coordination of the day‑to‑day operations of the retail store including compliance, retail sales, warehousing and distribution. Guides and balances the daily schedule of the branch location. Participates in the development and execution of marketing plans to support the penetration of key market segments in collaboration with our Sales and Operations teams and outside vendors. Coordinates sales promotional activities, merchandising and displays. Collaborates with outside sales to ensure order accuracy and properly scheduled customer deliveries. Cares for branch inventory, daily hard goods inventory cycle counts and maintains showroom and warehouse appearance. Organizes all hard goods receiving and dynamic deployment (hard goods inter‑branch orders) for completion in a timely and daily manner. Reviews safety events to recommend improvements and eliminate recurrences.li> Builds and nurtures customer relationships, providing excellent service. Assist customers with product selection and technical support. Support accurate order processing and coordinate timely product delivery. Build alignment and resolve customer concerns while providing excellent customer care. Maintain store operations and support merchandising efforts. Partners with the Branch Manager on coaching the team and maintaining a functional, welcoming facility. Required Qualifications Ideally, you bring about three (3) or more years of experience in an industrial retail, inside sales, customer service and/or inventory control related position. Action‑oriented contributor with a background in creating and implementing plans that advance business success in key areas. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with a wide variety of people with different perspectives and backgrounds. Demonstrated knowledge of order entry, data research, and computer skills necessary to support customers and suppliers. A thorough understanding of products, services, and associated technologies, or a curiosity and readiness to learn. Experience guiding a team of six or more associates, with a demonstrated ability to effectively support professional development, including coaching, accountability, and performance reviews. Capability to safely move items up to 75 lbs and occasionally up to 125 lbs with the aid of material handling equipment. Ability to read, analyze, and foster understanding of general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to perform calculations in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages to support informed decision‑making. Preferred Qualifications Associates’ Degree in Business, Management, Accounting, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education. Foundational knowledge of Microsoft/Google Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Knowledge of SAP is considered a valuable addition to the team. Benefits We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that 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. 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr airliquidehr