Airgas is one of the nation's leading suppliers of industrial, medical and specialty gases, and hardgoods, such as welding equipment and related products. Airgas is a leading U.S. producer of atmospheric gases with 16 air separation plants, a leading producer of carbon dioxide, dry ice, and nitrous oxide, one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products, and a leading U.S. supplier of refrigerants, ammonia products, and process chemicals. We have more than 17,000 associates working in approximately 1,100 locations nationwide.

Airgas is a company of hard-working men and women dedicated to helping our customers succeed. When a challenge arises, we provide the right solutions, leveraging our many years of industry process expertise and our extensive gases, welding, and safety products offering.

As a qualification for this position, the Branch Trainee will be placed in, and must successfully complete, a comprehensive training program that will give them a working knowledge of our industry, our customers and our organization. In addition, this program is designed around branch-oriented and professional development training to ensure that, once completed, the Trainee will be able to meet the demanding challenges of this position.

Upon completion, the Trainee will be required to meet and exceed both corporate and regional objectives for fiscal performance of a branch, which includes sales, budgeting, gross margins, and operational expenses. Other key areas of responsibility include safety, customer service, inventory levels, accounts receivable, and resolution of personnel issues.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Attend and successfully complete all training modules provided by 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 and procedures in accordance with regional, SAFECOR, local, state and federal guidelines
• Answering customer inquiries
• Computer entry of customer orders
• Coordinating with territory sales personnel to grow market sales 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, purchase order report by item, selected order edit list
• Insure that internal and external customers receive prompt acknowledgment and service in a pleasant manner
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, combination of college training and experience will be considered
• Proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and 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 supplies is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting terms and principals including Gross Margin, Gross Margin %, Operating Income, 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

Airgas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate by reason of race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

• Training, Development, and Mentoring
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• AD&D and Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts, and much more...!

Airgas helps our customers be more successful! Our sales & dist. network is comprised of retail locations, cylinder fill plants, gas production facilities, and distribution centers.