Branch Manager

Branch Manager (Open)Location: Greenville, NC - Retail shopHow 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 seeking an energetic, operational leader to serve as Branch Manager at our Greenville, NC location. In this role, you will hold complete P&L and operational accountability for the branch, leading a high-performing team across sales, customer service, cylinder/gas distribution, and warehouse management.As Branch Manager, you will oversee our full portfolio of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as welding equipment, hardgoods, safety products, and welding consumables. You will drive revenue growth through proactive account management and counter sales, optimize local distribution routes, manage cylinder inventory, and strictly enforce Airgas safety standards. We are looking for a visible, hands-on leader who conducts engaging team meetings, prioritizes team-building, drives forklift operation standards, maintains immaculate housekeeping, and creates a safe, accountability-driven culture.Team Leadership, Culture & DevelopmentPeople Management: Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate branch team members across inside sales, counter support, warehouse, and distribution roles.Team Communication: Lead high-energy weekly team meetings to align on sales goals, operational priorities, and continuous improvement.Team Building: Organize structured team-building activities to foster trust, high morale, and cross-departmental collaboration.Housekeeping & Standards: Maintain a clean, professional, and immaculate retail branch and warehouse environment, setting high standards for organization and physical branch presentation.Safety, Compliance & MeetingsSafety First Culture: Champion the Airgas safety program, ensuring strict compliance with all local, state, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Hazmat regulations.Safety Meetings: Lead mandatory monthly (and brief daily/weekly) safety meetings covering PPE, hazard communication, safe cylinder handling, and warehouse safety protocols.Equipment & Warehouse Safety: Ensure full oversight and safe operation of equipment, including routine maintenance checks for forklift operations, loading ramps, and cylinder racks.Sales, Product Knowledge & Account ManagementProduct Expertise: Drive revenue across our complete portfolio, including: Industrial & Specialty Gases: Cylinders, bulk tanks, and shield gas blends.Welding Equipment & Consumables: MIG/TIG/Stick welders, plasma cutters, wire, electrodes, and shielding gases.Safety Products: PPE, welding helmets, respirators, fall protection, and gas detection gear.Account Management: Work directly with commercial, industrial, fabrication, and healthcare accounts throughout the Greenville region to protect existing business and upsell solutions.Counter & Inside Sales: Optimize the showroom floor to drive walk-in trade, promotional hardgood sales, and exceptional customer service.Operations, Inventory & Route OptimizationInventory Control: Oversee accurate cycle counts and inventory management for gases, welding hardgoods, consumables, and safety gear to minimize shrinkage and ensure optimal product availability.Cylinder Management: Manage cylinder assets, turn rates, filling schedules (if applicable), cylinder audits, and tracking systems.Route Optimization: Partner with route distribution drivers to review and streamline delivery schedules, ensuring fuel efficiency, driver safety, and on-time cylinder deliveries.Forklift & Warehouse Ops: Ensure safe, accurate loading and unloading of trucks, proper cylinder segregation, and efficient warehouse material movement using forklifts and specialized handling equipment.Are You a Match?Required Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or Supply Chain preferred.Experience: 3–5+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial supply, retail distribution, welding supply, or cylinder gas operations.Technical Product Knowledge: Demonstrated familiarity with welding equipment, consumables, safety equipment, and industrial gases.Operational Skills: Hands-on experience with inventory management, route delivery dispatching/optimization, and safe forklift operation (forklift certification is a plus).Safety Record: Strong working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and Hazmat regulatory requirements.Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suites.Preferred Qualifications:Proven ability to motivate teams, resolve internal friction, and build a cohesive working environment.Strong financial acumen with experience managing a branch P&L, gross margins, and operating expenses.Excellent communication skills with both external industrial clients and internal corporate leadership.ERP/CRM inventory software (SAP experience is strongly preferred).BenefitsWe 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.Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.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.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing 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.Airgas, an Air Liquide Company