Strategic Growth Manager

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At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We are looking for you!

• Pay Range: 90k-105k base, plus bonus

Recruiter: Gaby Bogenschutz/ gaby.bogenschutz@airliquide.com / 920-472-3495

The Strategic Growth Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and executing new business opportunities and strategic initiatives to drive significant revenue growth and market share expansion within the regional company. This role will involve a blend of market analysis, strategic planning, and collaborative execution with various internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

* **Market Analysis & Opportunity Identification:** Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and trend identification to pinpoint new growth opportunities within existing and emerging markets.
* **Strategic Planning & Development:** Develop comprehensive strategic growth plans, including business cases, financial projections, and go-to-market strategies for new products, services, and market segments.
* **Business Development & Partnership Management:** Identify, evaluate, and cultivate strategic partnerships, alliances, and acquisition targets that align with Airgas's growth objectives. Negotiate and manage relationships with key external stakeholders.
* **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Work closely with sales, marketing, operations, product development, and finance teams to ensure successful execution of growth initiatives. Champion growth strategies across the organization.
* **Project Management:** Lead and manage strategic growth projects from conception through implementation, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of defined KPIs.
* **Performance Monitoring & Reporting:** Track, analyze, and report on the performance of growth initiatives, making data-driven adjustments as needed to optimize results.
* **Innovation & Best Practices:** Stay abreast of industry innovations, technological advancements, and best practices in strategic growth and business development, integrating relevant insights into Airgas's strategy.
* **Customer & Market Insights:** Gather and synthesize customer feedback and market insights to inform product development, service enhancements, and overall strategic direction.

• Qualifications
  
  * **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  * **Experience:** Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, business development, management consulting, or a similar role focused on driving growth, preferably within the industrial gases, manufacturing, or distribution sectors.
  * **Strategic Thinking:** Proven ability to develop and execute complex strategic plans, identify market opportunities, and translate them into actionable initiatives.
  * **Analytical Skills:** Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data, conduct financial modeling, and make data-driven decisions.
  * **Communication & Interpersonal Skills:** Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
  * **Leadership & Influence:** Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and drive consensus.
  * **Project Management:** Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently and deliver results on time and within budget.
  * **Travel:** Ability to travel up to 60% as needed for market visits, client meetings, and internal collaborations.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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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.

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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.

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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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