Branch Manager Trainee

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Branch Manager Trainee to be placed in a local Bluefield, WV branch and complete a comprehensive training program. The program builds industry knowledge, customer understanding, and branch operations expertise to meet regional performance targets in sales, margins, and expenses.

The trainee will assist in safety, inventory control, accounts receivable, and personnel issues while preparing to lead a branch in a fast‑paced market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; combination of college training and experience considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Professional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Basic product knowledge of welding, safety, gases and supplies preferred.
• Knowledge of financial accounting terms including gross margin and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete all training modules provided in the development role.
• Ensure safety, health and welfare of sales, operations and all associates.
• Administer safety policies and procedures in line with guidelines.
• Answer customer inquiries and enter orders into the system.
• Coordinate with territory sales personnel to grow market sales and margins.
• Pull and package customer orders and manage cash/charge orders.

Skills

MS Office

Multitasking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

R10066140 Branch Manager Trainee (Evergreen) (Open) Location: Bluefield, WV - Retail shop How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? If you are seeking a company that values its employees, encourages growth and development, and makes a global impact, Airgas is the place for you. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is shaping the future of the gas and welding industry while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

As a qualification for this position, the Branch Manager Trainee will be placed in a local retail branch and must successfully complete a comprehensive training program that will give them a working knowledge of our industry, our customers, and our organization. In addition, this program is designed around branch-oriented and professional development training to ensure that, once completed; the Trainee will be able to meet the demanding challenges of this position. Upon completion, the candidate will be required to meet and exceed both divisional and regional objectives for the fiscal performance of a branch, which includes sales, budgeting, gross margins, and operational expenses.

Other key areas of responsibility include safety, customer service, inventory levels, accounts receivable, and resolution of personnel issues.

• Attend and successfully complete all training modules provided by Airgas in the development role
• Responsible for the safety, health and welfare of sales, operations and all associates
• Administers, and is responsible for, safety policies and procedures in accordance with regional, SAFECOR, local, state and federal guidelines
• Answering customer inquiries
• Computer entry of customer orders
• Coordinating with territory sales personnel to grow market sales and margins
• Pulling and packaging customer orders
• Receiving as necessary
• Pre-calling
• Daily selection of cash and charge orders
• Reconciliation of cash and bank deposit
• Reconciliation of open order edit list, quote list, purchase order report by item, selected order edit list
• Ensure that internal and external customers receive prompt acknowledgment and service in a pleasant manner
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Management

Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, combination of college training and experience will be considered
• Proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP is a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to work independently
• Professional communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic product knowledge of welding, safety, gases and supplies is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting terms and principals including Gross Margin, Gross Margin %, Operating Income, Return On Investment (ROI), Internal Rate of Return, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement
• Professional phone skills
• Forklift experience is preferred
• Proficiency in time management and organization skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Astute problem solving skills and administrative accuracy

We care about and support our Airgas Families.

This includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Your differences enhance our performance

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. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written affirmative action plan or policy statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies 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].

California Privacy Notice

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. We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Airgas.