Branch Manager at Airbase

Marshalltown, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
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
  • Minimum of two (4) years of prior demonstrated management or leadership experience
  • 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
  • Interpersonal skills: is aware of, responds to, and considers the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others; deals effectively with others in favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of their status or position; accepts interpersonal and cultural differences; manages conflict/confrontations/disagreements in a positive manner that minimizes personal impact, to include controlling one’s own feelings and reactions; and provides appropriate support to others
  • Role Model: Sets a good example of how to do the job; demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability. Provides advice and assistance to help others accomplish their work. Directs/motivates self
  • Leadership skills: Establishes work standards and expectations for self and others. Appropriately assigns/delegates work and authority

Responsibilities

  • Overall responsibility for branch operations and profitability, including safety, sales, sales growth, budgeting, gross margins, operating expenses, 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
  • Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Skills

Branch Management
Retail Operations
Sales Management
Inventory Management
SAP
Customer Service
Warehousing
Distribution
Team Leadership
Safety Compliance
Budgeting
Accounts Receivable
Marketing Plans
Order Accuracy
Cash Reconciliation

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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