Branch Manager

Are you a Branch Manager that would benefit from a high visibility role in an industry that is stable, essential, and recession-resistant? Leverage your expertise and enjoy competitive compensation, a great benefits package, and the support and backing of an industry leader.  

Make your mark with a company that values your skills, invests in your future, and is constantly growing! 

OXARC, a regional leader in industrial gas and welding supply distribution, is seeking a dedicated Branch Manager to join the team at their Seattle, WA location.   

This critical management position is responsible for directing and supervising all activities of the branch. They will implement all established OXARC policies and procedures and ensure customer needs are met through prompt and courteous service.   

Why Management professionals join the OXARC team: 

• Competitive compensation between $70,000-$83,000 annually, based on experience. 
• Unbeatable benefits package including health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, company-paid life insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, bereavement leave, employee discount, and more! 
• Stable and recession-resistant industry: Our industrial gases and welding supplies will always be essential to the diverse group of industries we supply such as metal fabrication, construction, agriculture, wineries, and more! You don’t have to worry about a lack of customers at any time. 
• Opportunities for advancement: OXARC is always looking for key players to develop and further advance within the company.   
• Monday – Friday schedule. 
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large-company backing! 

Minimum requirements: 

• 2 years of management experience. 
• 3 years of industrial gas/welding industry experience preferred. 
• Strong leadership skills. 
• Ability to manage and motivate staff. 
• Must be organized, have good reasoning skills, and time management skills. 
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet use. 
• Occasionally be required to lift up to 50-70 pounds. 
• Must pass drug screen and background check. 

Essential duties/responsibilities:  

• Manage the daily activities of the branch; bring cohesion to the team. 
• Ensure compliance with all FDA requirements. 
• Supervise branch personnel in all aspects of store operations: hiring, firing, performance management, merchandising, customer relations, counter catalogs, price sheets and sales literature, etc. 
• Ensure store counter is adequately staffed during business hours. 
• Manage and maintain proper levels of inventory. 
• Establish sales goals for outside sales personnel.  Call on prospective customers; solve customer problems/issues.  Develop and deliver sales presentations in a professional and effective manner. 
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of latest products and their applications, company activities, industry trends and government regulations. 
• Ensure staff assists sales personnel whenever possible. 
• Ensure store and display/demonstration areas are arranged to maximize sales. Keep all areas of store/branch neat, clean and orderly. 

About the Company: OXARC has been providing welding and industrial supplies, as well as industrial, medical and specialty gases, since 1968. OXARC stocks a variety of retail and wholesale items and houses a complete service, warranty repair, and emergency repair facility for welding related products. OXARC is headquartered in Spokane, Washington with 23 stores in WA, ID and OR.   

OXARC is an EEO/Affirmative Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.