Branch Manager at Airbase

Williston, Vermont, United States

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$75,000 – $85,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Industrial Gases, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred)
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in sales and/or distribution of gases and welding supplies or similar industrial products
  • Two (2) years of prior demonstrated management or leadership experience
  • Prior SAP experience preferred
  • Demonstrated planning skills: Identifies requirements; allocates, and effectively uses information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for mission accomplishment; establishes appropriate courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals; develops evaluation criteria and tracking systems for monitoring goal progress and accomplishment; and specifies objectives, schedules, and priorities

Responsibilities

  • Overall responsibility for 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
  • Directly manage 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
  • Assist with development and execution of marketing plans to support penetration of key market segments in collaboration with Sales and Operations teams and outside vendors
  • Coordinate sales promotion activities, merchandising, displays, and opportunities for Airgas-wide conversions
  • Manage inside sales, sales growth, and sales margins
  • Collaborate with outside sales to ensure order accuracy and properly scheduled customer deliveries by Airgas trucks
  • Manage branch inventory, daily hard goods inventory cycle counts, and maintain showroom and warehouse appearance
  • Manage all hard goods receiving and dynamic deployment (hard goods inter-branch orders) for timely and daily completion
  • Lead and manage annual/bi-annual physical hard goods inventories
  • 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 and addressing any issues prior to deposit
  • Oversee employee training in procedural areas such as following all Airgas Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety regulations; partner with Airgas hardware vendors to schedule and hold monthly vendor product training sessions
  • Manage branch operating expenses including overtime and office supplies; work with corporate accounts receivable to manage branch credits and collections
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Branch ManagementRetail OperationsSales ManagementInventory ManagementWarehouse ManagementCustomer ServiceSAPSafety ComplianceTeam LeadershipBudgetingAccounts ReceivableMarketing PlansOrder AccuracyDistribution

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Branch Manager position?

The salary range is 75-85K.

Is this Branch Manager role remote or on-site?

The role is on-site in Williston, VT at the retail shop.

What skills and experience are required for the Branch Manager role?

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED (Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred), minimum 5 years in sales and/or distribution of gases and welding supplies or similar, 2 years of management or leadership experience, and prior SAP experience preferred.

What does the team structure look like for this Branch Manager position?

The Branch Manager directly manages a team of Counter Sales, Warehouse, Drivers, and Customer Service employees.

What makes a strong candidate for the Branch Manager role at Airgas?

Strong candidates have 5+ years in sales/distribution of industrial products like gases and welding supplies, 2+ years of management experience, SAP familiarity, and demonstrated planning skills.

Airbase

Spend management and AP automation platform

About Airbase

Airbase offers a spend management platform that helps businesses manage their financial operations more effectively. The platform includes services such as guided procurement, accounts payable automation, expense management, and corporate card management. These features allow companies to control their spending, streamline procurement processes, and automate accounts payable tasks. Airbase's software is designed to be user-friendly, providing visibility and control over spending for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations. Unlike many competitors, Airbase also fosters a community for finance professionals through its Slack group, Off the Ledger, where users can share insights and ask questions. The goal of Airbase is to provide businesses with the tools they need to manage their finances efficiently and ensure compliance globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$88MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from Amazon Business could threaten Airbase's market share in spend management.
Paylocity's acquisition may disrupt existing client relationships or service offerings.
Rapid AI integration may face adoption challenges, impacting customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Airbase offers a comprehensive spend management platform with AP automation and corporate card management.
The platform provides real-time insights into spending, enhancing decision-making for mid-market firms.
Airbase's partnership with Sardine enhances fraud prevention, increasing platform security and client trust.

Upsides

AI-powered Touchless AP reduces manual processing time, boosting efficiency and cost savings.
Paylocity's acquisition could expand Airbase's resources and accelerate growth and innovation.
New spend analytics and vendor management features offer better financial control for clients.

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