You will be responsible for the critical issues of branch operations and profitability including: sales, sales growth, budgeting, gross margins, operating expenses, safety, customer service, inventory, equipment, building and vehicles, community relations, accounts receivable and resolution of personnel issues. You will sell industrial, medical, and specialty gases and equipment, welding products and equipment, tools and hardware and safety products. You will assist the outside sales team
Responsibilities
Directly manage the day to day branch retail operations including safety, retail sales, warehousing and distribution. Lead and manage a team consisting of Counter Sales, Warehouse, Drivers and Customer Service employees.
Monitor SAP reports daily such as open order/delivery reports, billing and delivery block reports and open Purchase Order (PO) reports. Provide Daily Cash Reconciliation (DCR) ensuring daily completion addressing any issues prior to deposit.
Manage branch inventory, daily hard goods inventory cycle counts and maintain showroom and warehouse appearance.
Oversees employee training in procedural areas such as following all Airgas Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and safety regulations.
Qualifications
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in sales and/or distribution of gases and welding supplies or similar industrial products.
Minimum of 2 years' of prior demonstrated management or leadership experience.
Minimum of 1 year experience with SAP.
Ability to regularly lift 60lbs and move up to 125lbs with the aid of material handling equipment.