Branch Manager at Airbase

Amherst, Ohio, 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, Distribution, 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
Excellent customer service skills
Leadership skills: Establishes work standards and expectations for self and others. Appropriately assigns/delegates work and authority to others in the accomplishment of goals. Keeps goals and objectives in sight at all times, monitors progress toward goals, and works to overcome barriers and obstacles. Provides coaching, advice, and assistance as required. Appropriately assesses contributions and performance of employees; provides appropriate recognition, and deals with problems as they arise. Instills in others a sense of pride in the job at hand
Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines
Demonstrates a clear, direct and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees exhibiting a positive attitude
Strong detail oriented problem-solver
Proficient working knowledge of Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) (preferred)
Prior SAP experience (preferred)

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
Oversees the day to day activities for a segment within the industrial, specialty and medical distribution and gas filling operations of a production location
Directly manages the day to day branch retail operations including safety, retail sales, warehousing and distribution
Leads and manages a team consisting of Counter Sales, Warehouse, Drivers and Customer Service employees
Studies production schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments
Maintains time and production records
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations
Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and changes working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
Manages branch inventory, daily hard goods inventory cycle counts and maintain showroom and warehouse appearance
Manages all hard goods receiving and all dynamic deployment (hard goods inter-branch orders) for completion timely and daily
Leads and manages the annual/bi-annual physical hard goods inventories
Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Branch OperationsSales ManagementInventory ManagementTeam LeadershipSafety RegulationsCustomer ServiceWarehousingDistributionBudgetingAccounts ReceivableProduction Scheduling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Branch Manager position?

A High School Diploma or GED is required, with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Candidates need a minimum of five years of experience in sales and/or distribution of gases and welding supplies or similar industrial products, plus two years of prior demonstrated management or leadership experience.

What does the Branch Manager team manage?

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

Is this Branch Manager role remote or on-site?

The position is on-site at the retail shop in Amherst, OH.

What salary or compensation does the Branch Manager role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What leadership skills make a strong Branch Manager candidate?

Strong candidates have excellent customer service skills and leadership abilities, including establishing work standards, delegating work, monitoring progress toward goals, providing coaching, assessing performance, and instilling pride in the job.

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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