Branch Manager

R Branch Manager (Open) Location: Greenville, NC - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Branch Manager in Greenville, NC! We are looking for you!

Monday - Friday, Daytime hours with flexibility!

Comprehensive Family Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Support for Parents: 14-week paid child birth benefit
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
• Early Access: benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Airgas is seeking an energetic, operational leader to serve as Branch Manager at our Greenville, NC location. In this role, you will hold complete P&L and operational accountability for the branch, leading a high-performing team across sales, customer service, cylinder/gas distribution, and warehouse management. As Branch Manager, you will oversee our full portfolio of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as welding equipment, hardgoods, safety products, and welding consumables. You will drive revenue growth through proactive account management and counter sales, optimize local distribution routes, manage cylinder inventory, and strictly enforce Airgas safety standards. We are looking for a visible, hands‑on leader who conducts engaging team meetings, prioritizes team-building, drives forklift operation standards, maintains immaculate housekeeping, and creates a safe, accountability‑driven culture.

Team Leadership, Culture & Development

• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate branch team members across inside sales, counter support, warehouse, and distribution roles
• Lead high‑energy weekly team meetings to align on sales goals, operational priorities, and continuous improvement
• Organize structured team‑building activities to foster trust, high morale, and cross‑departmental collaboration
• Maintain a clean, professional, and immaculate retail branch and warehouse environment, setting high standards for organization and physical branch presentation

Safety, Compliance & Meetings

• Champion the Airgas safety program, ensuring strict compliance with all local, state, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Hazmat regulations
• Lead mandatory monthly (and brief daily/weekly) safety meetings covering PPE, hazard communication, safe cylinder handling, and warehouse safety protocols
• Ensure full oversight and safe operation of equipment, including routine maintenance checks for forklift operations, loading ramps, and cylinder racks

Sales, Product Knowledge & Account Management

• Drive revenue across our complete portfolio, including: Industrial & Specialty Gases: Cylinders, bulk tanks, and shield gas blends
• Welding Equipment & Consumables: MIG/TIG/Stick welders, plasma cutters, wire, electrodes, and shielding gases
• Safety Products: PPE, welding helmets, respirators, fall protection, and gas detection gear
• Work directly with commercial, industrial, fabrication, and healthcare accounts throughout the Greenville region to protect existing business and upsell solutions
• Optimize the showroom floor to drive walk‑in trade, promotional hardgood sales, and exceptional customer service

Operations, Inventory & Route Optimization

• Oversee accurate cycle counts and inventory management for gases, welding hardgoods, consumables, and safety gear to minimize shrinkage and ensure optimal product availability
• Manage cylinder assets, turn rates, filling schedules (if applicable), cylinder audits, and tracking systems
• Partner with route distribution drivers to review and streamline delivery schedules, ensuring fuel efficiency, driver safety, and on‑time cylinder deliveries
• Ensure safe, accurate loading and unloading of trucks, proper cylinder segregation, and efficient warehouse material movement using forklifts and specialized handling equipment

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or Supply Chain preferred
• Experience: 3–5+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial supply, retail distribution, welding supply, or cylinder gas operations
• Technical Product Knowledge: Demonstrated familiarity with welding equipment, consumables, safety equipment, and industrial gases
• Operational Skills: Hands‑on experience with inventory management, route delivery dispatching/optimization, and safe forklift operation (forklift certification is a plus)
• Safety Record: Strong working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and Hazmat regulatory requirements
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suites

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to motivate teams, resolve internal friction, and build a cohesive working environment
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing a branch P&L, gross margins, and operating expenses
• Excellent communication skills with both external industrial clients and internal corporate leadership
• ERP/CRM inventory software (SAP experience is strongly preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit
• Parental leave
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a 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. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at