Commercial Manager - Rockhampton

JJ's Waste & Recycling; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health funds

Novated leasing options

Banking partnerships

Car related discounts

Job summary

JJ's Waste & Recycling is seeking an exceptional Commercial Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in the Rockhampton and Yeppoon regions and to pursue new business opportunities. You will lead by example, foster accountability, and drive continuous improvement across a growing team.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a solutions-based approach within an essential services business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading business development and operations initiatives.
• Proven ability to secure new business and deliver growth.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations in Rockhampton and Yeppoon regions.
• Identify opportunities to expand the business, including partnerships and new markets.
• Analyse sales and operations data to improve performance and growth.
• Prepare and review bids with relevant departments.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Ensure safe, efficient service delivery and meet deadlines.

Skills

Business development

Operations management

Customer management

Sales

Multitasking

Team leadership

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

National Family-Owned & Operated Business with Over 90 Years of Experience

Job Security in an Essential Services Industry | Strong Customer Service & People Focus

Attractive Pay and Employee Benefits | Modern Facilities & In-Truck Technologies

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to step into a broader leadership role. It's about the people and leading teams. Grow the business in a team of like-minded people, with the right attitude, curiosity, drive, and an understanding of the business from the ground up.

Why Join Us?

At JJ's Waste & Recycling, you'll join an Australian-owned company that's been keeping communities clean and running for generations. Our trucks are a familiar sight across the country, delivering an essential service people rely on every day.

When you join our team, you'll benefit from:

• Job security in an essential services industry.
• Leading & working within a team where your decisions make real impact.
• Modern, well-maintained vehicles serviced by our experienced in-house mechanics.
• Working with a supportive leadership team that values initiative and accountability.
• The opportunity to work for a company that puts safety first and values its people.

About the Role

Experience/Licenses:

Minimum C Class licence (HR or HC advantageous)

Shift Times

Standardly 8:00am to 5:00pm

Day of Work

Monday to Friday | Full Time

We’re looking for an exceptional Commercial Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and win new business. The ideal candidate should be excited about the opportunity to identify, pursue and capture new business opportunities, while being part of a team motivated through a continuous improvement mindset and a solutions-based approach.

What You’ll Do

Our Commercial Manager has full responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the Rockhampton and Yeppoon regions. You’ll lead by example, creating a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement while ensuring the highest safety standards are upheld, and outstanding service is delivered for our customers. You’ll work within the Capricorn Coast Region management team in growing a culture of excellence in all areas of our business operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify opportunities to expand the business, including through partnerships, mergers and new markets
• Analyse sales, resource allocations and other operational reports to gain insights into how to improve performance and maximise growth
• Assist with compiling accurate and consistent bids with the help of relevant departments
• Maintain sustainable and productive relationships with existing clients
• Oversee daily operations to ensure excellence in service delivery to our customers
• Assess risks associated with prospective customer sites to ensure safe operations during service delivery
• Work with commitment to meeting deadlines and be ready to handle unexpected situations

What You’ll Bring

• Must have at least 3 years of experience in business development, operations / logistics management, customer management, sales or related field
• Strong communication, sales and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
• MBA preferred but not necessary with relevant experience
• Must be team oriented and results focused

What You’ll Need

• To hold a current Open C Class licence (HR or HC highly regarded)

What We Offer

We appreciate there is more to life than work, and so we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done along with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:

• The security of an essential services industry
• Health funds and car related discounts
• Novated leasing options
• Banking partnerships – assisting with financial, budgeting, and mortgage advice

Life at JJs

JJ’s Waste & Recycling is Australia’s largest family-owned and operated waste management company. From our beginnings as a small family business, we’ve grown into a global operation servicing Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

But JJ’s is more than bin collection - we are one company with 17 divisions, employing more than 2,700 people and together we exist to continuously improve waste management and the impact that waste has on the community and environment. To find out more about JJ’s, visit our website.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're looking for a stable job with a company that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Listen to what our employees have to say!