Branch Manager II

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products. It is one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products and a key supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. With a workforce of approximately 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture centered on safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. As a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a global leader present in 60 countries with about 66,500 employees, Airgas serves over 4 million customers and patients worldwide. This broad, comprehensive reach is coupled with a commitment to embracing diversity, innovative thinking, and empowered employees who share ideas and take initiative.

The San Leandro, CA branch is currently hiring a Branch Manager II to oversee daily retail store operations. This role is essential in advancing sales and margin goals by leading efforts in promoting sales, delivering excellent customer service, nurturing inventory levels, and managing expenses effectively. The Branch Manager will also ensure strict compliance with safety and regulatory standards while empowering team members to sustain operational excellence including efficient customer service, housekeeping, and overall branch productivity. The position offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $95,000, inclusive of bonus opportunities, Monday to Friday daytime hours, and a full scope of benefits supporting family and future financial security.

The Branch Manager’s responsibilities include acting as a key liaison between employees and management, mentoring performance alongside HR and senior leaders, supporting outside sales activities, managing financial transactions, and cultivating inventory and vendor relationships. Emphasis is placed on leadership in a customer-facing retail or industrial distribution environment with a clear aim of nurturing team growth and operational efficiency. Candidates are expected to be self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively at all levels of the branch operation.

Airgas offers a robust benefits package designed to support employees’ well-being and future security. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a 14-week paid childbirth benefit, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Employees begin to receive benefits after only 30 days, which underscores Airgas’s commitment to a supportive and inclusive work environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Airgas welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. The company values diversity as a catalyst for innovation and improved performance and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to known disabilities ensuring equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. This role, situated in the vibrant San Leandro community, offers not only a fulfilling career path but also the chance to contribute meaningfully to a leading industrial supplier’s success and legacy.