Branch Manager

Airgas; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

14-week paid parental/maternity leave

Job summary

Airgas in Berkeley, CA is hiring a Branch Manager to oversee daily store operations and drive sales growth while ensuring strong customer service. Expect responsibilities across inventory, financial processing, and staff development, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes leading a team, supporting outside sales, and maintaining optimal branch performance in a daytime, Monday–Friday schedule with comprehensive family benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Background in supporting and leading teams within retail or industrial distribution.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and up to 125 lbs with assistance.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with focus on team success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations to meet or exceed sales and margin goals.
• Promote sales, deliver excellent customer service, and manage inventory levels.
• Balance expenses through purchase support and maintain safety/regulatory standards.
• Foster alignment of facilities and staff with leadership and HR guidance.
• Provide professional customer service for internal/external inquiries.
• Support outside sales in nurturing existing relationships and new opportunities.
• Ensure accurate daily processing of financial transactions and reports.
• Maintain accuracy of back orders, open orders, and PO expedites.
• Cultivate cylinder and hard goods inventory levels for the branch.
• Lead training for inside sales on product knowledge and safety.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews and act as a mentor between staff and management.

Skills

Management experience

Customer facing

Team leadership

Sales

Inventory control

Computer skills

Job description

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Branch Manager in Berkeley, CA!

We are looking for you !

• Hiring Range $75,000 - $95,000 Potential to earn up to a $750 monthly bonus!
• Monday - Friday, Daytime hours.
• 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 employmentt

The Branch Manager oversees daily store operations to achieve or advance sales and margin goals. This involves promoting sales, delivering excellent customer service, nurturing inventory levels, and balancing expenses through purchase supporting. Additionally, the Branch Manager fosters facility and staff alignment to safety and regulatory standards, empowering team members in providing efficient customer service, maintaining good housekeeping, and harmonizing overall operational efficiency.

• Provide professional customer service for all internal and external customers and call-in product, pricing, and technical inquiries.
• Support the outside sales team in nurturing existing client relationships and welcoming new business opportunities.
• Support the flow of accurate and timely daily processing of financial transactions, including cash reports, charge tickets, coding, costing, pricing, daily cash summaries, and bank deposits.
• Maintain the accuracy of back order, open order, and Purchase Order (PO) expedite reports.
• Cultivate and refine appropriate cylinder and hard goods inventory levels for the branch.
• Facilitate and lead training for inside sales associates on product knowledge, company policies, processes, procedures, and safety, ensuring the confidence that all associates can perform essential branch functions.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews for branch associates.
• Act as a bridge between employees and management, providing performance mentorship and guidance in collaboration with Human Resources and senior management.

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Required Qualifications:

• 2+ management experience in a customer facing environment.
• Background in supporting and leading teams within a retail or industrial distribution environment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and occasionally up to 125 lbs with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Proficient computer skills and an interest in learning new digital tools. The ability to navigate multiple priorities concurrently
• Self-motivated with a focus on contributing to the overall team's success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively act as a bridge between staff and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A track record of meaningful contributions in the welding, gas, or safety industry.
• 3+ years of experience in a role focused on nurturing team growth and operational efficiency.
• 5+ years’ experience in sales with a track record of meaningful contributions.
• Experience with inventory cultivation and vendor relationship support.