District Manager

R10103340 District Manager (Open) Location: Parkersburg, WV - Staunton - Filling industrialShinnston, WV - Filling industrial 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. The District Manager has responsibility to lead, direct, and motivate all Branch, Administrative, Operating, and Sales associates within the District to achieve the highest safety standards, top line growth, EBITDA performance and operational excellence. The DM is responsible to execute on plans and strategies designed to meet and exceed customer needs. The DM has full P&L responsibility for their branches/territory. Airgas is hiring a District Manager, and we want you on our team! Competitive Compensation Base Salary + Bonus Opportunities: High earning potential driven by your performance. Travel Benefits: Monthly auto allowance, mileage reimbursement, and local territory travel with minimal overnight stays. Comprehensive Family Health & Wellness Full Insurance Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability coverage designed to support your whole household. Parental Leave: 14 weeks of paid childbirth leave to support growing families. Long-Term Financial Security & Work-Life Balance 401(k) Retirement Plan: Includes a generous company match to invest in your future. Growth & Education: Tuition assistance to support your ongoing professional development. Time Off: Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time to keep you refreshed and balanced. The District Manager has responsibility to lead, direct, and motivate all Branch, Administrative, Operating, and Sales associates within the District to achieve the highest safety standards, top line growth, EBITDA performance and operational excellence. The DM is responsible to execute on plans and strategies designed to meet and exceed customer needs. The DM has full P&L responsibility for their branches/territory. Responsible for ensuring a safe environment at all Airgas facilities. Ensure that all branch personnel are walking the talk with regard to safety. Manage the sales force for organic top line growth. The DM may have direct responsibility for key customer accounts. Manage branch assets to ensure Airgas will be the fastest to market. Responsible for execution of Core Strategy I and II activities in the branches and throughout the District. Ensure branch planners are in place at all branches and take responsibility for execution. Maintain the stocks of gases and HGs at all locations to ensure high fulfillment. Ensure that branch associates and field sales associates are adequately trained and focus on the details of our customers’ needs and requirements. Focus on increased accuracy and SAP proficiency. Optimize profit margins through execution of plans and strategies communicated from Regional and Area. Maintain operation expenses in line with Gross Profit goals, customer service, and growth plans. Execute on plans to realize the strategic pricing targets. Provide support for the transition of sweet spot customers to the Total Access program as well as target customers for any new TA initiatives that are developed. Ensure effective collaboration, teamwork, and communication throughout the District. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degreeor equivalent professional experience (ideally 5+ years in a relevant field). Ademonstrated historyofadvancing sustainable sales successand profitable growth. Aproven historyof increasing responsibility in a business-to-business sales-related or sales operations position. This includes prior experiencementoring a teamandstewardship of a P&L(or comparable experience within the distribution industry involving gases and welding supplies). A proactive approach to leadership, with a history ofsupporting and mentoring teamsfor at least 3 years. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus onbuilding alignmentand staying organized. Comfortable with Microsoft solutions, particularly Excel and Word, and experienced in data entry and order extraction. Numerical proficiencyfor practical business applications and analytical reporting. Resilience and adaptabilityto work independently and maintain focus in a dynamic environment. The ability to foster understandingwhile interacting with diverse teams and personalities. Deeply comfortablewith business and accounting concepts including, but not limited to, Return on Investment (ROI), Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, interest and leasing calculations, and margin responsibilities Physical capabilityto lift 25-75 lbs. as needed to support operations. A valid driver’s licenseand an insured personal vehicle. Comfortable workingin a drug-free environment. Flexibilityto adjust your schedule to meet the needs of our customers and the management team. Preferred Qualifications: A history ofadvancing sales growthand achieving consistent year-over-year progress. Experience in the Industrial Gas industry and/or welding is avaluable contribution. Experience in sales team managementwith a focus on sustainable growth. Public speaking capabilitiesto represent the brand with confidence. A natural ability to prioritize and multitaskeffectively. SAPexperience preferred. ________________________ 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. 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 PERFORMANCE At 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 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. _________________________ California Privacy Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr Airgas