## Branch Manager IIApply: Hutchinson, KS - Retail shop: Full time: Posted Today: R10102660R10102660 Branch Manager II (Open)Location:Hutchinson, KS - Retail shop## How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?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 II in Hutchinson, KS!** # ***We are looking for you !*** * Base pay plus **bonus opportunities!*** Monday - Friday, **no weekend w**ork!* **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 child birth 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 ## The **Branch Manager II** 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.* **Build and nurture customer relationships**, providing excellent service.* **Guide and support direct reports** in alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws.* **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 associate* Maintain store operations and support team merchandising efforts.* **Partner with the team** to monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock in the store.* **Prepare sales reports and analyze performance** metrics to support continuous growth.## \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_## ## Are you a MATCH?**Required Qualifications:*** **High school diploma** or equivalent.* Must operate in a **drug-free workplace.*** **Proven managerial experience**in a customer-facing environment, coupled with**demonstrated expertise in Profit and Loss (P&L) management and the strategic use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive performance.*** **Inventory Management:** Ideally, experience participating in cycle counts and full physical inventory processes.* **Customer Service & Sales Engagement:** A strong foundation in customer service along with enthusiasm for nurturing relationships with existing house accounts through proactive outreach.* **Retail sales experience.*** **Valued experience** in **people leadership** with a **dedication** to **supporting team growth and alignment**, **coaching**, **mentoring**, and **team development**.* **Skill in fostering** alignment within **complex customer relationships** and **guiding and supporting** distribution center operations.* Background in supporting and leading teams within a **retail or industrial distribution environment.*** Ability to lift up to **50 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.