Airgas · 3 days ago
Assistant Branch Manager
Warwick, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yr
3+ years expAirgas is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, and they are seeking an Assistant Branch Manager for their Warwick Branch. The role involves supporting the Branch Manager in daily operations, managing sales and profitability, and overseeing retail employee training and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Provides day to day support to the Branch Manager with the critical issues of branch operation and profitability, including sales, sales growth, budgeting, gross margins, operating expenses, safety, customer service, inventory, equipment, building and vehicles, community relations, accounts receivable and resolution of personnel issues
Directly supervises two or more employees in the day-to-day operations of the retail store including compliance, retail sales, warehousing and distribution
Supports both the scheduling and performance management efforts for retail store personnel
Participates in the execution of marketing plans to support the penetration of key market segments in collaboration with our Sales and Operations teams and outside vendors
Assists with sales promotional activities, merchandising and displays
Collaborates with outside sales to ensure order accuracy and properly scheduled customer deliveries
Assists with managing the branch inventory, daily hard goods inventory cycle counts and maintain showroom and warehouse appearance
Assists with managing all hard goods receiving and all dynamic deployment (hard goods inter-branch orders) for completion in a timely manner
Participates in the annual/bi-annual physical hard goods inventory audits
Helps monitor SAP reports daily such as open order/delivery reports, billing and delivery block reports and open Purchase Order (PO) reports
Responsible for Daily Cash Reconciliation (DCR). Ensures daily completion and that all errors are addressed and bank deposits are initiated
Works with our hardware vendors to schedule and hold monthly vendor product training sessions
Oversees retail employee training in procedural areas such as following all Airgas Operating Standards and safety regulations
Works in partnership with corporate accounts receivable to manage branch credits and collections
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an industrial retail, inside sales, customer service and/or inventory control related position
One (1) year of prior supervisory and/or demonstrated leadership experience
Leadership skills; Identifies requirements; allocates, and effectively uses information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for goal accomplishment; establishes appropriate courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals; develops evaluation criteria and tracking systems for monitoring goal progress and accomplishment; and specifies objectives, schedules, and priorities
Math skills; Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages
Must be customer service oriented and able to interact in a professional, respectful and courteous manner
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with others in both favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of status of position. Accepts cultural diversity and establishes effective working relationships
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a cross-functional team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to achieve results. Uses candor and sensitivity in their dealings with others
Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees
Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and as part of a team
Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately
Demonstrated planning skills
Takes ownership and creates solutions and enjoys working 'hands-on' in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Ability to routinely lift 25 – 40 lbs. and occasionally lift 40 – 60 lbs
Requires frequent use of computer and telephone
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
SAP Experience Preferred
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.
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.
Company
Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. single-source supplier of gases, welding equipment and supplies, and safety products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-11-17Acquired
1986-12-26IPO
Leadership Team
Robert McLaughlin
CFO
J
Jay Worley
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
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