Branch Manager

**Why you’ll enjoy working for Messer**:

- Competitive pay
- Vacation during the first year of employment
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Coverage
- Retirement Benefits with employer contribution
- Set, day-shift schedule - Monday to Friday - 40 hours/week
- Paid sick days
- Annual performance review and eligibility for salary increase based on performance
- Incentive program based on company performance

**What you’ll do**:
As a Branch Manager you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the branch and ensure the timely delivery of sales and service to a wide variety of customers in a safe and effective manner and more:

- Oversee and coordinate the daily activities and work processes of the branch to ensure optimum customer satisfaction and branch profitability
- Manage branch staff through effective communication, coaching and team building to achieve superior performance in all key areas, with a particular focus on customer service
- Responsible for the financial viability of the branch by establishing and controlling key performance measurements with respect to inventory levels, cylinder control, truck routing and other fixed assets
- Coordinate, implement and maintain safe work practices
- Provide product and basic sales training for branch staff to ensure effective customer service.

**What it takes**:

- Minimum College Diploma or equivalent with experience
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role in an industrial environment
- Strong appreciation for excellence in customer service
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and coaching skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under time pressure
- Experience managing people

**Assets to have**:

- Knowledge of the gas and/or welding industry

Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Together we value innovation, efficiency and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.