Branch Manager

Red-D-Arc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Family Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company is hiring a Branch Manager in Boston, MA. The successful candidate will oversee branch operations, ensuring high standards of customer service and management of fleet resources. Candidates should possess a Bachelor Degree and 5+ years of experience in the welding industry. A valid Driver’s License is required along with strong team leadership skills. Competitive salary base of $80k-$85k plus bonus and comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the welding industry.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Experience guiding a team of six or more associates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of branch and fleet resources.
• Ensure high quality standard for all rental assets.
• Maintain an exemplary level of customer service at the branch.

Skills

Customer service

Team management

Business management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in related field or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Airgas/Red-D-Arc: is Hiring for Branch Manager in Boston, MA!

We are looking for you!

• Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm occas Overtime.
• Equipment repair and maintenance training is an asset
• Base 80k-85k & Bonus
• Manage a Team of 3-5
• 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.

Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, the incumbent contributes to the overall profitability of the company by maintaining a high standard of efficiency and effectiveness in the management of branch and fleet resources in the central and all applicable satellite branches.

Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.

• Maintains an exemplary level of customer service at the branch.
• Maintains a high turn‑around rate and high quality standard for all rental assets.
• Ensures that all rental assets are repaired quickly and cost‑effectively.
• Ensures that parts inventories are organized and monitored.
• Ensures promotion of used equipment sales.
• Performs inventory audits at the main branch.
• Ensures that all branch equipment and vehicles are maintained to a high standard.
• Maintains responsibility for branch recruiting and onboarding.
• Maintains responsibility for branch training.
• Oversees all fleet transfer in/out of the branch.
• Ensures branches meet safety audits requirements.
• Ensures proper handling and tracking of all rental assets assigned to the branch.
• Ensures proper inventory procedures are followed at the branch.
• Approves all branch purchase orders and invoices with a view to minimizing expenses.
• Ensures A/R collections are performed by the branch in a timely manner, including proper cash management.
• Completes the annual review process in a thorough and timely manner.
• Sets mentoring in place and documents deficiencies with underperforming staff.
• Monitors exception reporting to find and repair problems within the branch.

Required:

• Bachelor Degree in related field or Post‑secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or equivalent preferred or equivalent experience in a job related discipline.
• Related experience will be taken into consideration
• 5+ years experience in the welding industry.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Action‑oriented contributor with a background in creating and implementing plans that advance business success in key areas.

Preferred:

• Computer experience or basic knowledge of SAP.
• We are looking for someone who enjoys working with a wide variety of people with different perspectives and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of order entry, data research, and computer skills necessary to support customers and suppliers.
• A thorough understanding of products, services, and associated technologies, or a curiosity and readiness to learn.
• Experience guiding a team of six or more associates, with a demonstrated ability to effectively support professional development, including coaching, accountability, and performance reviews.
• Ability to read, analyze, and foster understanding of general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to perform calculations in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages to support informed decision‑making.