Branch Manager Trainee

Airgas; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Branch Manager Trainee, where you will embark on a comprehensive training program designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge in the gas and welding industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the company's growth while ensuring safety, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. You'll be responsible for various aspects of branch management, from sales and budgeting to personnel issues, all while fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork. If you're ready to take on challenges and grow your career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan with Company Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Floating Holidays

Parental Leave

Airgas Scholarship Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience can be considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Complete training modules and develop branch operational knowledge.
• Ensure safety and health of associates and customers.
• Manage customer inquiries and orders efficiently.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Professional Communication

Time Management

Forklift Operation

Basic Product Knowledge (Welding, Safety, Gases)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Combination of College Training and Experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

R10065898 Branch Manager Trainee (Evergreen) (Open)

Location: St. Louis, MO

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Are you a MATCH?

Bachelor’s degree preferred; a combination of college training and experience will be considered.

1. Proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
2. Experience with SAP is a plus.
3. Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
4. Ability to work independently.
5. Professional communication skills (verbal and written).
6. Basic product knowledge of welding, safety, gases, and supplies is preferred.
7. Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting terms and principles including Gross Margin, Gross Margin %, Operating Income, Return On Investment (ROI), Internal Rate of Return, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement.
8. Professional phone skills.
9. Forklift experience is preferred.
10. Proficiency in time management and organization skills.
11. Strong leadership skills.
12. Astute problem-solving skills and administrative accuracy.

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, 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 childbirth 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].