Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Branch Manager Assistant Branch Manager31140



Airgas USA, LLC

Assistant Branch Manager

St. Louis, MO

Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more!

Discover an exciting Career with Airgas!

Airgas USA, LLC, an Air Liquide company, is the 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.

Dedicated to improving the performance of its more than 1 million customers, Airgas safely and reliably provides products, services and expertise through its more than 18,000 associates, over 1,400 locations, robust e-Business platform, and Airgas Total Access telesales channel. As an Air Liquide company, a world leader in gases, technology and services for Industry and Health, Airgas offers customers an unrivaled global footprint and industry leading technology and innovations. Airgas' customer base includes but is not limited to: manufacturing, health care, construction, energy, hospitality, food service, and many more.

JOB SUMMARY: Direct the day-to-day activities of counter sales, warehousing, production, and route deliveries for a branch.

SCOPE AND IMPACT:

The Assistant Branch Manager will be responsible for all distribution, safety, training, personnel, maintenance, dispatching and other activities as required. Supervision of facility personnel to include operators, drivers and administration. The ideal candidate will be able to function effectively with minimum supervision, and have the desire to lead the employees and ensure top notch customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Supervise, train, and evaluate performance of all inside sales representatives, drivers, plant workers (where applicable), and warehouse personnel.

Ensure all customers receive quality customer service from company associates.

Checks accounts receivable as to status of existing accounts; communicates with credit department and contacts customers regarding overdue payments.

Keeps Branch Manager informed of day-to-day activity and any issues that may need to be resolved.

Responsible for all operations associated with the branch including, routing and maintenance of delivery trucks, pump room (where applicable), warehouse, inside sales, and compliance issues (paperwork).

Direct activities of the operation on accomplishing (inside) sales and margin goals.

Analyze position of company and develop price structures, cost estimates and inventory levels to improve overall competitive advantage.

Analyze personnel, facilities and miscellaneous expenses to control operating costs.

Participate in key supplier relationship and division vendor selection and consolidation program.

Conduct field surveys which includes analysis of materials/equipment, cylinder audits, pricing policies, and attitude towards Airgas.

Prepare marketing programs (for inside sales), operating expenses (as related to sales functions), and performance goals.

Organize monthly safety meetings and strictly enforce safety rules.

Function in the capacity of Branch Manager when necessary.

Provide direction, leadership and communication and cooperation within the division.

Maintain corporate image and philosophy in all contact with co-workers, customers and vendors.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSBILITIES:

Assist customers with equipment set-up and demonstration as necessary.

Ensure stock transfers and backorders are promptly and accurately completed.

Ensure load manifests are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shippers.

Ensure subordinate complaints, grievances, etc. are effectively handled.

Other duties and projects as assigned.

SECONDARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

This job description should not be cons d to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position. Incumbents are expected to follow any other reasonable instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor. Performance of this job in a safe manner and in keeping with established Airgas policies is a condition of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required; Bachelor's Degree in related field a plus.

3-5 years experience in the welding industry a plus.

Computer experience or basic knowledge in order entry system.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to identify and cultivate future leaders.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the Company.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel, operate a 10 key calculator or PC; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical office machine parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.