District Manager

We are looking for a District Manager to lead and direct associates within the District to achieve safety standards, top line growth, EBITDA performance, and operational excellence. The DM will execute plans and strategies to meet and exceed customer needs and has full P&L responsibility for their branches/territory.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Excellent motivational skills.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and to create cross-functional alignment.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, especially in the development of actions plans and to ensure accountability and follow through.
• Ability to make highly effective oral and written presentations and proposals to all levels of management.
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Floating holidays
• Paid holidays
• Progressive parental leave package
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted college tuition for employees' dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program