Area Vice President

Airgas, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks)

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick time and floating holidays

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is hiring an Area Vice President in Theodore, AL. This role leads the assigned business area, develops the plan with the executive team, and maintains full P&L responsibility. Travel about half the time is required.

You will drive growth strategies, oversee sales performance, and ensure safety culture in the region. Strong leadership and change management are essential.

Qualifications

• College degree from an accredited institution in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Sales Management, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of increasing responsibility in business to business sales-related or sales operations
• Ability and willingness to travel 50% of the time within the regional territory
• A track record of achieving profitable sales growth and managing the dynamics of change

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes area business strategies and annual plans in conjunction with the Regional President and executive team consistent with the Airgas Core Strategy and Strategic Products plans
• Provides regular review of the business area operations to the Regional President and executive team to include: Profit & Loss (P&L) review and analysis of sales, margin, expense and EBITDA trends; analysis of major variances to plan performance and executes corrective action plans
• Delivers overall top line performance in line with established field sales goals and branch business plans actively leading all sales efforts in the area
• Manage and navigate 50% regional travel across the territory
• Establishes, communicates and maintains the safety culture at assigned business area consistent with regional, divisional and national policies, procedures and direction
• Responsible for execution of Area Accident and Injury Reduction Plans consistent with Airgas Safety Council and SAFECOR guidelines
• Provides leadership, management direction, motivation, training and ongoing development to all Airgas field associates in the AVP's assigned business area

Job description

Location: Theodore, AL - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

Airgas is Hiring for an Area Vice President in Theodore, AL!

We are looking for you !

• 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 up to 14-week paid childbirth benefits 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.

Job Description:

The Area Vice President (AVP) provides leadership to an assigned business area developing and directing the business plan and strategy in conjunction with the executive management team. The AVP maintains full profit and loss responsibility for the business area and regularly provides review and corrective action plans to executive management. This position identifies and leads the planning and execution of growth strategies in the assigned business area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes area business strategies and annual plans in conjunction with the Regional President and executive team consistent with the Airgas Core Strategy and Strategic Products plans.

• Provides regular review of the business area operations to the Regional President and executive team to include: Profit & Loss (P&L) review and analysis of sales, margin, expense and EBITDA trends; analysis of major variances to plan performance and executes corrective action plans.

• Delivers overall top line performance in line with established field sales goals and branch business plans actively leading all sales efforts in the area.

• Manage and navigate 50% regional travel across the territory.

• Establishes, communicates and maintains the safety culture at assigned business area consistent with regional, divisional and national policies, procedures and direction.

• Responsible for execution of Area Accident and Injury Reduction Plans consistent with Airgas Safety Council and SAFECOR guidelines.

• Provides leadership, management direction, motivation, training and ongoing development to all Airgas field associates in the AVP's assigned business area.

Jeff Starr / [e-mail] / 845-768-2753

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• College degree from an accredited institution in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Sales Management, Engineering, or related field

• Minimum 10 years of increasing responsibility in business to business sales-related or sales operations

• Ability and willingness to travel 50% of the time within the regional territory

• A track record of achieving profitable sales growth and managing the dynamics of change

Preferred Qualifications:

• Outstanding negotiation skills

• Good leadership skills and ability to motivate the sales team

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This includes comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and paid holidays for eligible full-time employees. We offer a 401k plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, dependent tuition benefits, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine eligibility and terms for benefits.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

Airgas is committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. A diverse organization fosters innovation and performance.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, hardgoods and related products, and a leading supplier of safety products and ammonia products. With 18,000 associates, Airgas emphasizes safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. You play an important role in the success of your team, delivering products sustainably and safely.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

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