District Manager

R10083233 District Manager (Open)

Location: Moraine, OH - Retail shop How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Airgas is hiring for a District Manager in Moraine, OH! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We are looking for you! Recruiter: Abby Chroniger | [email protected] | (445) 289-1577 (call or text) The District Manager (DM) is responsible for leading, directing, and motivating all Branch, Administrative, Operating, and Sales associates within the District to achieve the highest safety standards, top line growth, EBITDA performance and operational excellence. The DM is responsible to execute on plans and strategies designed to meet and exceed customer needs. The DM has full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for their branches/territory. Manages the sales force for organic top line growth. The DM may have direct responsibility for key customer accounts. Manages branch assets to ensure Airgas's speed to market. Responsible for execution of Core Strategy I and II activities in the branches and throughout the District. Ensures branch planners are in place at all branches and take responsibility for execution. Maintains the stocks of gases and hard-goods at all locations to ensure high fulfillment. Ensures that branch and field sales associates are adequately trained and focus on the details of our customers' needs and requirements. Focuses on increased accuracy and SAP proficiency. Optimizes profit margins through execution of plans and strategies communicated from both the Region and Area. Maintains operation expenses in line with Gross Profit (GP) goals, customer service, and growth plans. __ Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications: Four-year college degree from an accredited institution in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Sales Management, Engineering, or related field. Minimum of three (3) years of increasing responsibility in a business to business sales-related or sales operations position to include prior experience managing a team and a P&L or comparable experience within the distribution industry involving gases and welding supplies or similar industrial products. Must possess excellent communication skills, especially in the development of actions plans and to ensure accountability and follow through. A track record of achieving profitable sales growth is required. A reputation for strong leadership skills and the capability of developing and managing a team of experienced sales professionals with a strong emphasis on customer excellence and customer-focused results is required. Versatility to function effectively in a fast paced and changing business environment. Ability to analyze a business opportunity, and develop a successful sales strategy to acquire new business. Demonstrated knowledge of business and accounting concepts including but not limited to Return on Investment (ROI), Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, interest and leasing calculations, and margin responsibilities. Tough-minded, take charge change agent who challenges the status quo and acts with a sense of urgency Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the Industrial Gas industry and/or welding preferred. Working knowledge of SAP preferred. __ Benefits We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Pr