Area Manager

ARC - The Australian Reinforcing Company; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave - 20 weeks Primary

Health cover at discounted rates

Employee discounts across major brands

Job summary

The Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) is recruiting a dynamic, influential leader to oversee the Laverton North and Noble Park Bar processing branches. Reporting to the Regional Manager, the role combines operational leadership with sales focus to deliver customer, commercial and business outcomes across sites.

You will lead a high-performing team, drive operational excellence, champion safety and support growth initiatives, including expanding customers, machinery and capability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience across operations, distribution and sales.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer focus with safety-first mindset.
• Industry experience in reinforcing, building products or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across operations, distribution and sales functions.
• Lead and execute plans to achieve operational excellence.
• Champion and foster a strong safety culture.
• Support growth plans including customer and capacity expansion.
• Oversee a sales team to drive customer growth.

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

Operational excellence

Safety culture

Strategic planning

Job description

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our (insert specific) business.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and influential leader to oversee our Laverton North and Noble Park Bar processing branches.

In this multi-site leadership role, you will be responsible for driving a safe, high-performing operational environment while leading the commercial bar sales channel. Combining strong operational expertise with proven sales leadership, you will deliver exceptional customer, commercial, and business outcomes across both sites.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing portfolio, influence performance and make a significant impact within a critical part of the business.

What you will be doing:

• Provide senior leadership across the operations, distribution and sales functions, fostering a high-performing team
• Lead and execute plans to achieve operational excellence
• Championing and fostering a strong safety culture
• Support growth plans, including expansion of customers, machinery and broader operational capability
• Oversee a sales team of two Business Development Managers to achieve customer growth in the commercial bar segment

You will be rewarded with:

• Joining the business at an exciting stage of growth where the foundations are being established and expansion is underway.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact, shape the future direction and build a strong reputation within the business.
• Ideal for someone who enjoys influencing change, driving improvement, and seeing tangible results from their leadership.

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle

What you will bring:

• Proven leadership capability with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to fostering a safety-first culture.
• Strong background in operational , sales management and leadership
• Successful track record in leading sales teams and driving customer growth
• Industry experience within reinforcing, building products, construction or industrial manufacturing preferred

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better - experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future - grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

The Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) is Australia’s local reinforcing partner. With more than 100 years behind us and the country’s largest branch network, we deliver reinforcing where it’s needed, backed by people who know their communities and projects.

A brand of InfraBuild, ARC connects local service with a national, integrated steel supply chain built on recycled steel and Australian manufacturing.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.