Branch Manager II

Airgas; Medford, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Airgas, Medford, OR, is hiring a Branch Manager II to oversee daily store operations, drive sales, maintain inventory, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will lead a team, deliver strong customer service, and manage expenses while supporting safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years in management within retail or industrial distribution, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, solid computer skills, and a track record of growing teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Background in retail or industrial distribution is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and occasionally 125 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations to meet sales and margin goals.
• Promote sales, deliver excellent customer service, and manage inventory.
• Balance expenses through purchasing support and process improvement.
• Lead training for inside sales on products, policies, and safety.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews and mentor staff.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service

Team leadership

Proficient computer skills

Job description

## Branch Manager IIApply: Medford, OR: Full time: Posted Today: R10101022R10101022 Branch Manager II (Open)Location:Medford, OR - 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 in Medford, OR!**# ***We are looking for you !**** 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 employmen**t**The **Branch Manage**r 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.## \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_## ## Are you a MATCH?## **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-motivate**d 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.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**Benefits**We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE**At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**About Airgas**Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_