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American Welding & Gas lists this Branch Manager opportunity in springfield, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Welding & Gas, Inc. is seeking an energetic, self-motivated candidate to fill a Branch Manager position at our Springfield, MO location. American Welding & Gas (AWG) is looking for an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Springfield, Missouri location. If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, building customer relationships, improving operations, and driving business results, we'd like to meet you. This is more than a management position—it's an opportunity to run your own business with the support of a financially strong, employee-focused organization. You'll lead an established branch responsible for sales, customer service, warehouse operations, distribution, production, safety, and profitability while making a direct impact on your team, customers, and community. Whether your background is in industrial distribution, welding, manufacturing, construction supply, HVAC, compressed gases, industrial equipment, or another operational leadership environment, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join American Welding & Gas?
At AWG, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. We invest in our leaders and provide the tools, support, and autonomy needed to succeed.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary
Annual performance incentive opportunity
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance beginning Day One
Company-paid Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Ongoing leadership development and career advancement opportunities
Collaborative leadership team that values your ideas and contributions
Stable, growing company with over 75 years of industry success
What You'll Do
Creating and maintaining a culture where safety is the highest priority
Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing branch team
Driving profitable sales growth and expanding customer relationships
Managing branch profitability through effective P&L oversight
Delivering exceptional customer service for walk-in, phone, and delivery customers
Overseeing inventory, warehouse, production, and distribution operations
Monitoring key performance metrics and implementing continuous improvements
Hiring, developing, and evaluating branch employees
Collaborating with regional leadership and neighboring branches to support company initiatives
Ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable state and federal regulations
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a confident leader who enjoys coaching employees, solving operational challenges, and delivering outstanding customer experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience
Previous experience managing an industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or retail operation
Demonstrated success leading teams and developing employees
Experience managing budgets, expenses, and profit & loss performance
Strong customer relationship and business development skills
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business management systems
Who Thrives at AWG?
Our Most Successful Branch Managers Are Leaders Who
Take ownership and accountability
Lead by example
Build trust with employees and customers
Enjoy solving problems and improving processes
Make sound business decisions
Balance operational excellence with customer satisfaction
Celebrate team success while driving continuous improvement
About American Welding & Gas
American Welding & Gas (AWG) is one of the nation's largest independent distributors of industrial, medical, specialty, and beverage gases, as well as welding equipment and supplies.
Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, AWG operates more than 100 retail locations and 22 fill plants across the United States. Our continued growth is built on a commitment to exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and investing in our employees.
We're proud to offer the stability of a well-established organization while maintaining the culture and relationships of a family-oriented company.
American Welding & Gas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected
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Worksite address
springfield, MO, 65897, US
Who can apply
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