District Manager

District Manager (Open) Location: Fargo, ND - Filling industrial, Dickinson, ND - Retail shop, Grand Forks, ND - Filling industrial Districts Covered Fargo, ND Grand Forks, ND Dickinson, ND Key Responsibilities Empower, mentor, and support the sales team to advance toward excellent safety standards and performance milestones. Provide diligent P&L stewardship for the assigned branches and territory, ensuring long‑term fiscal health. Cultivate exceptional customer service and product knowledge, ensuring a collaborative approach to problem resolution. Advocate for safety measures through interactive meetings and ensuring alignment with all safety protocols. Optimize profit margins by implementing strategic plans from the Region and Area, ensuring operating expenses align with collective growth milestones and exceptional customer service. Enhance and sustain the selling skills and product expertise of the staff through continuous learning. Foster professional growth and provide proactive guidance on company policies and customer service excellence. Partner with the Branch Manager in the hiring, training, and holistic management of employees. Support outside sales representatives by preparing insightful sales data and providing thoughtful forecasts for leadership. Coordinate paperwork, inventory, pricing, and profitability to ensure operational health. Facilitate personnel matters and ensure facility upkeep to provide a welcoming and safe environment. Required 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, including mentoring a team and stewardship of a P&L . 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 ROI, 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. Preferred 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 Airgas offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for eligible full‑time employees. Eligible employees also receive a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 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, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr