Branch Manager

Branch Manager (Open) Location: Port Huron, MI Airgas is hiring for a Branch Manager in Port Huron, MI! We are looking for you! Base pay plus bonus opportunities! Monday - Friday, no weekend work! Responsibilities 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. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Ideally, you bring retail experience. Effective time management skills to support a steady flow of daily operational tasks. A background or experience in distribution (facility distribution and trucking/delivery management). Strong prioritization and organizational skills. Customer-facing or retail experience. Experience guiding, supporting, or leading teams. Reliability and strong personal organization. Proven managerial experience in a customer-facing environment, coupled with demonstrated expertise in Profit and Loss (P&L) management and the strategic use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive performance. Background in supporting and leading teams within a retail or industrial distribution environment. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 125 lbs with the aid of material handling equipment. Proficient computer skills and an interest in learning new digital tools. The ability to navigate multiple priorities concurrently. Self-motivated with a focus on contributing to the overall team's success. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively act as a bridge between staff and management. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor Degree in related field. 5+ years’ experience in sales with a track record of meaningful contributions and experience in the welding industry. Experience with inventory cultivation and vendor relationship support. Computer experience or basic knowledge of Salesforce and SAP. Benefits 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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit 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. Medical plans. Dental plans. Vision plans. Short-term and long-term disability. Life insurance. 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. Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. 401k plan with company matching funds. Tuition reimbursement. Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents. An Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Cultural and Diversity 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. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Branch Manager in Port Huron, MI! We are looking for you ! About Airgas Airgas, 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 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