Branch Manager Wollongong

R & J Batteries; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle included

Performance incentives

Comprehensive training and ongoing支持

Regular performance reviews

Paid days off

Employee assistance program

Team oriented culture

Job summary

R & J Batteries in Wollongong is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead our new branch, build a high-performing team, and drive sales growth for Australia’s leading battery distributor. You will develop lasting customer relationships, manage inventory and reporting, and foster a safe, customer-focused culture.

The role requires proven leadership, strong sales capability, excellent communication, and a hands-on, results-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and operational management experience.
• Forklift Licence current or willingness to obtain.
• Strong sales and business development capability.
• Excellent communication and people management abilities.
• Hands-on, proactive and results-driven approach.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead all branch operations, sales performance and profitability.
• Occasional travel will be required.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Drive sales growth and market expansion.
• Manage inventory, stock control, reporting and branch performance.
• Foster a safe, positive and customer-focused culture aligned with company values.
• Work Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm, 45-hour week with rostered Saturday mornings at penalty rates.

Skills

Leadership

Sales growth

Customer relationships

People management

Communication

Safety orientation

Education

Forklift Licence

Job description

Lead and Grow. Make Your Mark with R&J Batteries!

R&J Batteries is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Branch Manager to lead our new branch in Wollongong.

This is a great opportunity to build a high performing branch, lead a strong team, develop lasting customer relationships and drive business growth within Australia's leading battery distributors.

We can teach you everything about batteries. What you bring is strong leadership, customer relationship management and the ability to drive sales growth. These qualities are essential to your success in this role.

What you'll Do

• Lead all branch operations, sales performance and profitability
• Occasional travel will be required
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Driving sales growth and market expansion
• Manage inventory, stock control, reporting and branch performance
• Foster a safe, positive and customer focused culture aligned with our Values
• Work Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm (45-hour week) with rostered Saturday mornings paid at penalty rates!

This is a rare opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives on ownership, accountability and achieving results.

What you'll Bring

• Proven leadership and operational management experience
• Must hold a current Forklift Licence - or willing to obtain
• Strong sales and business development capability
• Excellent communication and people management abilities
• A hands‑on, proactive and results‑driven approach
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Physically fitness and ability to perform some repetitive heavy lifting
• Strong computer and administrative skills

Why Join R&J Batteries?

• Attractive salary package including a fully maintained vehicle
• Generous performance‑based incentive programs
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Regular performance reviews, recognition and reward programs
• Generous employee benefits, including additional paid days off during the year
• Employee Assistance Program
• A safe, supportive and fun team environment

Check us out on rjbatt.com.au

Our Company values are Respect, Mateship, Honest, Do it Once-Do it Right and Have Fun! If these values resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you as these values define who we are, what we do and how we do it!

Shortlisted candidates will need to undergo a medical and provide a police check and driver’s licence report.