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Airgas is Hiring for an Area Branch Operations Coordinator in Miami, FL!
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include offering support and training to Airgas South facilities in the areas of Standard Operating Procedures, Intranet tools, SAP processes and basic computer software applications used in day-to-day branch activities. Expected to visit branch facilities on a regular basis to conduct audits, and continually enhance branch industry and procedural knowledge and efficiency.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Fosters and encourages staff alignment with Airgas Safety Pledge and 12 Life Saving Rules.
- Exemplifies, promotes and develops safe work behaviors.
- Supports all applicable regulatory (OSHA, FDA, EPA) requirements to ensure they are met and applicable training and recordkeeping is performed to meet departmental and location deadlines.
- Promotes alignment with all Specialty, Medical and Food Gas Standard Operating Procedures, SMS and ISO requirements.
Essential Functions:
- We invite you to engage with and understand the Standard Operating Procedures Manual, Human Resources Manual, Safety Management System, and SAP Quick Reference Guide.
- Facilitate learning and conduct audits on Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assess needs and provide supportive training on Airgas South Intranet Tools.
- Assess needs and provide training on Microsoft Outlook.
- Provide onboarding support to new personnel at the branch level on procedures and processes.
- Communicate excellent and effective practices used throughout all branches.
- Support the team on the use of Zip Files and filters in Excel.
- Ideally, you bring extensive industry knowledge and a passion to mentor others.
- Communicate monthly with Area Vice President and Region President regarding progress, challenges, and suggestions for process improvement and alignment.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of all order entry, data research and computer skills necessary to support customers and suppliers.
- Assist branches in aligning with Safety Management Systems procedures.
- Offer assistance to all departments that may be able to utilize a field trainer.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
ARE YOU A MATCH?
Required Qualifications
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Willing to improve skills and techniques by attending classes and/or vendor training on employee’s own time.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, self-starter, self-motivated, sense of urgency, personable, well organized, ability to achieve goals, ability to focus and pay attention to detail. Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Management, Accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and/or training and education.
- 7+ years experience in the welding industry and/or sales, preferably both.
- Experience with SAP preferred.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Airgas South intranet, Microsoft Outlook, SAP processes and Branch operating processes.
- Knowledge of corresponding geographical areas.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, legal documents and regulatory requirements.
BENEFITS
We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
ABOUT AIRGAS
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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INTRODUCTION
Airgas is Hiring for an Area Branch Operations Coordinator in Miami, FL!
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include offering support and training to Airgas South facilities in the areas of Standard Operating Procedures, Intranet tools, SAP processes and basic computer software applications used in day-to-day branch activities. Expected to visit branch facilities on a regular basis to conduct audits, and continually enhance branch industry and procedural knowledge and efficiency.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Fosters and encourages staff alignment with Airgas Safety Pledge and 12 Life Saving Rules.
- Exemplifies, promotes and develops safe work behaviors.
- Supports all applicable regulatory (OSHA, FDA, EPA) requirements to ensure they are met and applicable training and recordkeeping is performed to meet departmental and location deadlines.
- Promotes alignment with all Specialty, Medical and Food Gas Standard Operating Procedures, SMS and ISO requirements.
Essential Functions:
- We invite you to engage with and understand the Standard Operating Procedures Manual, Human Resources Manual, Safety Management System, and SAP Quick Reference Guide.
- Facilitate learning and conduct audits on Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assess needs and provide supportive training on Airgas South Intranet Tools.
- Assess needs and provide training on Microsoft Outlook.
- Provide onboarding support to new personnel at the branch level on procedures and processes.
- Communicate excellent and effective practices used throughout all branches.
- Support the team on the use of Zip Files and filters in Excel.
- Ideally, you bring extensive industry knowledge and a passion to mentor others.
- Communicate monthly with Area Vice President and Region President regarding progress, challenges, and suggestions for process improvement and alignment.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of all order entry, data research and computer skills necessary to support customers and suppliers.
- Assist branches in aligning with Safety Management Systems procedures.
- Offer assistance to all departments that may be able to utilize a field trainer.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
ARE YOU A MATCH?
Required Qualifications
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Willing to improve skills and techniques by attending classes and/or vendor training on employee’s own time.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, self-starter, self-motivated, sense of urgency, personable, well organized, ability to achieve goals, ability to focus and pay attention to detail. Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Management, Accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and/or training and education.
- 7+ years experience in the welding industry and/or sales, preferably both.
- Experience with SAP preferred.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Airgas South intranet, Microsoft Outlook, SAP processes and Branch operating processes.
- Knowledge of corresponding geographical areas.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, legal documents and regulatory requirements.
BENEFITS
We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
ABOUT AIRGAS
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Area Sales Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to sales management duties. A business, marketing, or management degree strengthens your case. A general arts degree may trigger an RFE, so document how your coursework maps to the role's core functions.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Area Sales Managers fall under SOC code 11-2022. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have filed LCAs for this exact code in your target region, so you're pursuing companies with proven H-1B filing history for this role.
Target employers with field sales infrastructure
Companies managing large regional territories, distributor networks, or channel partners file more H-1B petitions for sales manager roles than small teams do. Prioritize employers whose org structure requires dedicated territory management, not generalist sales staff.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsoring employers
Filter Area Sales Manager listings by H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers who have already sponsored this specific role type, cutting out companies that list sponsorship as possible but rarely follow through.
Negotiate offer timing around the cap deadline
H-1B cap petitions must be filed by early April for an October 1 start. If your offer comes in late spring, you'll wait until the next fiscal year lottery. Confirm your start date and your employer's filing timeline before accepting any offer.
Confirm the employer will pay prevailing wage at your level
DOL prevailing wage for Area Sales Manager roles varies significantly by metro area and experience tier. Before your offer is finalized, cross-check the wage level in your offer against the OFLC Wage Search to make sure the LCA will clear certification.
H-1B Visa Area Sales Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Area Sales Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the qualification isn't automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. If the job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, or accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, USCIS may issue an RFE. Roles requiring a business, marketing, or management degree and involving complex strategic duties have a stronger case than general sales coordinator positions.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Area Sales Manager positions?
Employers with large regional sales forces, multi-state territories, or channel partner networks are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. This includes enterprise software companies, medical device manufacturers, logistics firms, and consumer goods companies with national distribution. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for Area Sales Manager roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and industry.
How does commission-based pay affect the H-1B prevailing wage requirement for sales managers?
DOL requires that the base salary alone meets the prevailing wage for the LCA-certified location. Commission, bonuses, and variable pay do not count toward the wage floor. If a company structures your compensation as a low base plus heavy commission, the base must still clear the prevailing wage threshold. Verify the wage level against the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I take a different Area Sales Manager role?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 for the new role. If the new position is in a different metro area, the wage floor may also change.
Does managing a remote sales team across multiple states create any H-1B complications?
Yes. If you'll be working from locations not listed on the certified LCA, your employer may need to file amended petitions or additional LCAs covering those work sites. USCIS and DOL have issued guidance on worksite requirements for roles with significant travel or multi-state territory responsibilities. Your employer's immigration counsel should confirm whether your territory structure requires LCA amendments before you begin.