Branch Manager

Airgas Dry Ice, a division of Airgas and a subsidiary of Air Liquide, is the largest wholesale dry ice distributor to grocery stores in the United States. With the Penguin Brand Dry Ice retail sales program, Airgas Dry Ice serves over 4,000 grocery stores coast to coast through direct store delivery. Airgas itself is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases along with hardgoods and related products; it is one of the largest suppliers of safety products and ammonia products and process chemicals. With around 18,000 associates, Airgas embraces a culture centered on safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. This culture is further supported globally through Air Liquide, which operates in 60 countries and serves over 4 million customers and patients.

The Branch Manager role in Sacramento, CA, plays a pivotal role in the daily store operations for Airgas Dry Ice. This full-time position, scheduled Monday through Friday with daytime hours and on-call availability 24/7, offers a salary range from $90,000 to $107,000 annually and eligibility for performance-based bonuses. The Branch Manager is responsible for advancing sales and margin goals by promoting sales, delivering exceptional customer service, managing inventory levels effectively, and balancing expenses with purchase support. This role requires fostering facility and staff alignment with safety and regulatory standards while empowering team members to provide efficient customer service, maintain good housekeeping, and optimize operational efficiency overall.

In addition to leadership and operational management, the Branch Manager supports the outside sales team to nurture existing client relationships and attract new business opportunities. Responsibilities include managing the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining inventory reports, facilitating and leading training for inside sales associates, conducting employee performance reviews, and acting as a liaison between staff and management to provide mentorship and guidance. This position demands excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, proficiency with computer tools, and physical ability to handle materials up to 125 lbs with proper equipment.

Airgas is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and ensuring equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics. The organization supports its workforce with a comprehensive family benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave. Benefits begin after only 30 days of employment, reflecting Airgas’s commitment to supporting the whole life of its employees. Joining Airgas means becoming part of a diverse team where your contributions matter and where there are ample opportunities for personal growth and career development within a stable and forward-thinking company in the dry ice logistics sector.