Airgas · 1 day ago
Assistant Branch Manager
Airgas is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and they are seeking an Assistant Branch Manager in Houston, TX. The role involves coordinating day-to-day store operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing guidance to team members to achieve sales and customer service goals.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and direct the day-to-day store operations to meet or exceed sales and margin targets by promoting sales and good customer service
Maintain adequate inventory levels and monitor purchases to control expenses
Ensure both facility and staff are in compliance with Safety and Regulatory standards
Provide guidance to team members on how to provide effective and efficient service to customers, good housekeeping skills, and overall operating efficiency
Supervise, train, and evaluate performance of all inside sales representatives, and warehouse personnel
Ensure all customers receive quality customer service from company associates
Checks accounts receivable as to status of existing accounts; communicates with credit department and contacts customers regarding overdue payments
Keeps Branch Manager informed of day-to-day activities and any issues that may need to be resolved
Responsible for all operations associated with the branch including, warehouse, inside sales, and compliance issues (paperwork)
Direct activities of the operation on accomplishing (inside) sales and margin goals
Organize monthly safety meetings and strictly enforce safety rules
Function in the capacity of Branch Manager when necessary
Maintain corporate image and philosophy in all contact with co-workers, customers and vendors
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of five (3) years of experience in sales and distribution of industrial gases and welding supplies or similar industrial products; at least two (2) years of experience in a managerial capacity
Strong retail sales/customer service skills desired
Knowledge of welding applications and equipment is a plus
Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detail-oriented with good organizational skills
Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds while promoting a team player attitude
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, MSDS, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Preferred
College degree preferred
CDL license preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Vacation
Sick time
Floating holidays
Paid holidays for full-time employees
Progressive parental leave package
401k plan with company matching funds
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents
Airgas Scholarship Program
Company
Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. single-source supplier of gases, welding equipment and supplies, and safety products.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-11-17Acquired
1986-12-26IPO
Recent News
2025-12-19
Clayton B. Bruner, P.L.L.C.
2025-11-22
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