Branch Manager Trainee

About the role

• R10066140 Branch Manager Trainee (Evergreen) (Open)
• Location: Bluefield, WV - Retail shop
• How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

If you are seeking a company that values its employees, encourages growth and development, and makes a global impact, Airgas is the place for you. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is shaping the future of the gas and welding industry while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

As a qualification for this position, the Branch Manager Trainee will be placed in a local retail branch and must successfully complete a comprehensive training program that will give them a working knowledge of our industry, our customers, and our organization.

In addition, this program is designed around branch-oriented and professional development training to ensure that, once completed; the Trainee will be able to meet the demanding challenges of this position. Upon completion, the candidate will be required to meet and exceed both divisional and regional objectives for the fiscal performance of a branch, which includes sales, budgeting, gross margins, and operational expenses.

• Other key areas of responsibility include safety, customer service, inventory levels, accounts receivable, and resolution of personnel issues.
• Attend and successfully complete all training modules provided by Airgas in the development role
• Responsible for the safety, health and welfare of sales, operations and all associates
• Administers, and is responsible for, safety policies and procedures in accordance with regional, SAFECOR, local, state and federal guidelines
• Answering customer inquiries
• Computer entry of customer orders
• Coordinating with territory sales personnel to grow market sales and margins

• Pulling and packaging customer orders
• Receiving as necessary
• Pre-calling
• Daily selection of cash and charge orders
• Reconciliation of cash and bank deposit

Reconciliation of open order edit list, quote list, purchase order report by item, selected order edit list

Ensure that internal and external customers receive prompt acknowledgment and service in a pleasant manner

Additional responsibilities as assigned by Management

Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor's degree preferred, combination of college training and experience will be considered
• Proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience with SAP is a plus

• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to work independently
• Professional communication skills (verbal and written)

• Basic product knowledge of welding, safety, gases and supplies is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting terms and principals including Gross Margin, Gross Margin %, Operating Income, Return On Investment (ROI), Internal Rate of Return, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement
• Professional phone skills

Forklift experience is preferred

• Proficiency in time management and organization skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Astute problem solving skills and administrative accuracy

Pay and 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, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.