Discover an exciting Career with AIRGAS!!We have immediate openings and we want you to join our team!CALL JACOB AT YOUR 980-445-9764OR TEXT "Branch Manager Bedford" to 980-445-9764Branch Manager Bedford, INAPPLY NOW!!Location: Bedford, INSchedule: Mon - Fri - AMAbout Us: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.The Branch Manager oversees all branch operations, ensuring safety management, staff development, facility maintenance, cost management, and regulatory compliance in line with Airgas policies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Directly manages the day-to-day branch retail operations including safety, retail sales, warehousing, and distribution. Leads and manages a team consisting of Counter Sales, Warehouse, Drivers, and Customer Service employees.Assists with the development and execution of marketing plans to support the penetration of key market segments in collaboration with our Sales and Operations teams and outside vendors.Coordinates sales promotion activities, merchandising, and displays as well as opportunities for Airgas-wide conversions. Manages inside sales, sales growth, and sales margins.Collaborates with outside sales to ensure order accuracy and properly schedule customer deliveries by Airgas trucks.Manages branch inventory, daily hard goods inventory cycle counts, and maintains showroom and warehouse appearance.Manages all hard goods receiving and all dynamic deployment (hard goods inter-branch orders) for completion timely and daily. Leads and manages the annual/bi-annual physical hard goods inventories.Monitors SAP reports daily such as open order/delivery reports, billing and delivery block reports, and open Purchase Order (PO) reports. Provides Daily Cash Reconciliation (DCR) ensuring daily completion and addressing any issues prior to deposit.Oversees employee training in procedural areas such as following all Airgas Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and safety regulations. Partners with Airgas hardware vendors to schedule and hold monthly vendor product training sessions.Manages branch operating expenses including overtime and office supplies. Works with corporate accounts receivable to manage branch credits and collections.Other duties as assigned.Are you a MATCH? MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorilyHigh School Diploma or GEDMinimum of five (5) years of experience in sales and/or distribution of gases and welding supplies or similar industrial productsTwo (2) years of prior demonstrated management or leadership experienceClass B CDL with Hazmat preferredWe 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.