Branch Manager

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a premier U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, along with hardgoods and related safety products. It stands as one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products and a primary source for ammonia products and process chemicals. With a workforce of approximately 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture that emphasizes safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. Empowering its employees, Airgas encourages sharing ideas, taking initiative, and making decisions to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. The company is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a global leader in gases, technologies, and services tailored for industry and healthcare. Air Liquide operates in 60 countries with around 66,500 employees, serving more than 4 million customers and patients worldwide.

The Branch Manager position at Airgas, located in Jacksonville, FL, is a full-time role focused on overseeing the daily store operations to meet or exceed sales and margin objectives. This leadership role demands promoting sales efforts, delivering exceptional customer service, managing inventory levels, and controlling expenses through diligent purchase support. The Branch Manager is pivotal in ensuring facility and staff compliance with safety and regulatory standards, empowering team members to provide efficient customer service, maintain cleanliness standards, and optimize operational efficiency. This role also involves supporting the outside sales team to nurture client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

The Branch Manager will play a key role in financial transaction processing, including cash reports, charge tickets, costing, pricing, and bank deposits, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Additionally, the manager will maintain accurate records of back orders, open orders, and purchase order expedite reports. Staff development is highly emphasized, with the facilitator expected to lead training sessions on product knowledge, company policies, procedures, and safety for inside sales associates. Performance reviews and mentoring will form part of the responsibilities to foster employee growth and align staff with company goals.

Airgas prioritizes creating a diverse and inclusive workplace recognizing the value of differing perspectives among employees, customers, and community stakeholders. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals without discrimination. The organization provides comprehensive family benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. It also supports parents through a generous paid childbirth leave benefit and promotes future security with a 401(k) plan featuring company matching, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. Benefits begin after only 30 days of employment, emphasizing Airgas' commitment to supporting its workforce quickly and effectively.

Joining Airgas means becoming part of an innovative team that values each individual's contribution and promotes a supportive and engaging workplace environment. The Branch Manager position offers an excellent opportunity to lead a dynamic team, contribute to the company’s success, and build a rewarding career scope within the industrial gas industry.