Veterans Preferred – Branch Trainee Position Available In Calhoun, Alabama

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.•

R10064923

BranchTrainee (Evergreen) (Open)

Location:

Anniston, AL•Retail shopDemopolis, AL•Retail shop How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? As a qualification for this position, the Branch Manager Traineewill be placed in a local retail branch and must successfullycomplete a comprehensive training program that will give them aworking knowledge of our industry, our customers, and ourorganization. In addition, this program is designed aroundbranch-oriented and professional development training to ensurethat, once completed; the Trainee will be able to meet thedemanding challenges of this position. Upon completion, thecandidate will be required to meet and exceed both divisional andregional objectives for the fiscal performance of a branch, whichincludes sales, budgeting, gross margins, and operational expenses.

Other key areas of responsibility include safety, customer service,inventory levels, accounts receivable, and resolution of personnelissues. Attend and successfully complete all training modules providedby Airgas in the development role Responsible for the safety, health and welfare of sales,operations and all associates Administers, and is responsible for, safety policies andprocedures in accordance with regional, SAFECOR, local, state andfederal guidelines Answering customer inquiries Computer entry of customer orders Coordinating with territory sales personnel to grow marketsales and margins Pulling and packaging customer orders Receiving as necessary Pre-calling Daily selection of cash and charge orders Reconciliation of cash and bank deposit Reconciliation of open order edit list, quote list, purchaseorder report by item, selected order edit list Ensure that internal and external customers receive promptacknowledgment and service in a pleasant manner Additional responsibilities as assigned by Management ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Bachelor’s degree preferred, combination of college trainingand experience will be considered Proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Exceland PowerPoint Experience with SAP is a plus Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently Ability to work independently Professional communication skills (verbal and written) Basic product knowledge of welding, safety, gases and suppliesis preferred Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting terms andprincipals including Gross Margin, Gross Margin %, OperatingIncome, Return On Investment (ROI), Internal Rate of Return, Profit& Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement Professional phone skills Forklift experience is preferred Proficiency in time management and organization skills Strong leadership skills Astute problem solving skills and administrative accuracy ________________________ We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident notonly through our competitive compensation but also through acomprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, andvision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paidholidays for full-time employees. We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligibleAirgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth orplacement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birthbenefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leavebenefits for other associates. Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with companymatching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuitionfor employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program fordependent children. _________________________ Your differences enhance our performance At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusiveworkplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, ourcustomers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across theworld. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants,regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion,disability or any other protected characteristic. We stronglybelieve a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people toexpress their talent, both individually and collectively and ithelps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals,acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in achanging world. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualifiedapplicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteranstatus, or any other protected characteristic. Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and hereto view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, anAir Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to reviewthe Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement.

This plan or policy statement is available for inspection uponrequest. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does notdiscriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and iscommitted to providing reasonable accommodations to the knowndisabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access tobenefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individualwith a disability and would like to request a reasonableaccommodation as part of the employment selection process, pleasecontact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com . _________________________ California Privacy Notice