American Welding & Gas, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Assistant Branch Manager in our Knoxville, TN location. AIM OF JOB
The assistant store manager is involved in the overall operation of the store including but not limited to maximizing sales/ profitability by developing staff, controlling expenses and shortages, overseeing all aspects of merchandizing and inventory control and assisting with daily operations of running a successful store.
Duties & Responsibilities Assist with overseeing the production, safety and efficiency of the entire store Managing store assets and maintaining expense controls Supervising staff to ensure customer needs are met in a timely and efficient manner while providing excellent customer service. Candidate must be willing to relocate within upper Midwest region Assist the manager with opening and closing duties daily for the store Some overnight travel required during first year for training Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED Bachelors or Associates preferred 2 years' welding industry experience and retail management experience a plus The ability to obtain a CDL Class A license with Hazmat endorsement within an agreed time frame Excellent customer-service, interpersonal and communication skills Must possess solid work ethic and be dependable Ability to relocate in the future Preferred Skills Courteous, friendly, ability to teach, strong problem solving skills, ability to move inventory throughout the store generally weighing between 0-50lbs. AWG is an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases and associated welding and safety supplies. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, AWG operates 77 retail locations and 17 gas fill plants located in twenty plus states stretching from Montana through Florida. With over 850 employees serving customers in over 30 states and Canada, AWG is growing and looking for dynamic individuals to join our team! We are and Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status About American Welding and Gas: American Welding & Gas, an employee owned company, is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. AWG traces its history to Valley Welding Supply in Billings, MT and Scott-Gross Company in Lexington, KY - both of which began in 1949. The Company has grown both organically and through acquisition to its present size. AWG manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases and associated welding and safety supplies. We operate 76 retail locations and 16 gas fill plants located in seventeen states stretching from Montana through Georgia. AWG has 585 employees who serve our customers in over 30 states and Canada.
