Job Description

Job Description

District Manager District Manager30783



Are you ready to be a part of a passionate andhard-working team eager to drive our business forward?

Apply Now and move your career forward withAirgas as a District Manager in Madison, WI!

What youwill do:

The District Manager (DM) isresponsible for leading, directing, and motivating all Branch, Administrative,Operating, and Sales associates within the District to achieve the highestsafety standards, top line growth, EBITDA performance and operational excellence.The DM is responsible to execute on plans and strategies designed to meet andexceed customer needs. The DM has full Profit & Loss (P&L)responsibility for their branches/territory.

Yourresponsibilities:

* Manages the sales force for organic top line growth. The DM mayhave direct responsibility for key customer accounts.

* Manages branch assets to ensure Airgass speed to market.

* Responsible for execution of Core Strategy I and II activities inthe branches and throughout the District.

* Ensures branch planners are in place at all branches and takeresponsibility for execution.

* Maintains the stocks of gases and hard-goods at all locations toensure high fulfillment.

* Ensures that branch and field sales associates are adequatelytrained and focus on the details of our customers needs and requirements.Focuses on increased accuracy and SAP proficiency.

* Optimizes profit margins through execution of plans and strategiescommunicated from both the Region and Area. Maintains operation expenses inline with Gross Profit (GP) goals, customer service, and growth plans.

* Executes on plans to realize the strategic pricing targets.

* Provides support for the transition of targeted customers to theTotal Access (TA) sales program.

* Ensures effective collaboration, teamwork, and communicationthroughout the District.

* Responsible for ensuring a safe environment at all Airgasfacilities.

* Other projects/initiatives as assigned.

* The above job functions are illustrative of the duties andresponsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be allinclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needsof the organization.

What youwill have:

* Four-year college degree from anaccredited institution in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, SalesManagement, Engineering, or related field.

* Minimum of three (3) years ofincreasing responsibility in a business to business sales-related or salesoperations position to include prior experience managing a team and a P&Lor comparable experience within the distribution industry involving gases andwelding supplies or similar industrial products.

* A track record of achieving

profitable sales growth is required.

* A reputation for strong leadershipskills and the capability of developing and managing a team of experiencedsales professionals with a strong emphasis on customer excellence andcustomer-focused results is required.

* Versatility to function effectively

in a fast paced and changing business environment.

* Excellent motivational skills.

* Ability to analyze a business

opportunity, and develop a successful sales strategy to acquire new business

* Demonstrated knowledge of businessand accounting concepts including but not limited to Return on Investment(ROI), Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, interest andleasing calculations, and margin responsibilities.

Lives byAirgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedureswhich are applicable to this positions responsibilities.

We takecare of you:

Airgasoffers 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 Assistanceand much more!

Who weare:

Airgas,an Air Liquide company, is the leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical andspecialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largestU.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammoniaproducts and process chemicals.

Dedicatedto improving the performance of its more than one million customers, Airgassafely and reliably provides products, services and expertise through its morethan 18,000 associates, over 1,100 locations, robust e-Business platform, andAirgas Total Access telesales channel. As an Air Liquide company, the worldleader in gases, technology and services for Industry and Health, Airgas offerscustomers an unrivaled global footprint and industry-leading technology andinnovations.

Check out what a career at Airgas can offer you!

What doour Team Members have to say about being part of the team?

Greatplace to work with great growth potential - Director, Atlanta

Opportunityto advance and a great safety program - Driver, Cheshire

Funpeople to work with and flexible management - Sales Specialist