Regional Manager - Western Australia

& Hanson Group Pty; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Inclusive workplace

Volunteer day

Employee discounts

Sonepar backing

Job summary

Lawrence & Hanson invites an experienced leader to oversee its Western Australian branch network from Perth, driving commercial performance, operational standards and team capability. Reporting to the General Manager, you will translate strategy into practical plans, coach Branch Managers and deliver sustainable growth across metropolitan and regional WA.

This role emphasizes safety, customer relationships, change leadership and cross-location collaboration to maintain the company’s

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading multiple sites or business units, ideally in electrical wholesale, trade distribution, retail, industrial supply or a similarly customer-focused environment.
• Strong commercial capability, including experience with budgets, forecasts, profit and loss, margin, costs and inventory.
• A practical and visible leadership style, with demonstrated success coaching managers and improving team performance.
• Strong customer and supplier relationship skills, supported by clear written and verbal communication.
• Experience leading organisational or operational change and bringing teams through new ways of working.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving ability, with confidence turning data into clear actions and recommendations.
• A commitment to safety, accountability, inclusion and consistent service standards.
• Ability to travel across the metropolitan and regional branch network as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver regional business plans that improve sales, margin, EBIT and profitability
• Coach and support Branch Managers to build accountable, customer-focused and high-performing teams
• Monitor branch performance and use commercial insights to identify opportunities, manage risk and guide decision-making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss management, cost control and inventory performance across the network
• Maintain high standards in health and safety, compliance, customer service and day-to-day branch operations
• Build sustainable relationships with key customers and suppliers to support retention, growth and market opportunities
• Lead change effectively and communicate priorities clearly across metropolitan and regional locations
• Collaborate with the General Manager, other regional leaders and Support Office teams to deliver broader company goals
• Strengthen succession planning, performance management and leadership capability across the branch network

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

P&L management

Change management

Stakeholder relationships

Coaching teams

Job description

Lead a Western Australian branch network, driving commercial performance, customer experience, operational standards and team capability.

09th November, 2026

About Lawrence & Hanson

Lawrence & Hanson is one of Australia’s most recognised electrical wholesalers. Since 1886, we have supplied products and solutions to customers across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Our national network of more than 150 branches is supported by experienced teams, technical expertise, logistics capability and e-commerce solutions. We are part of Sonepar, a family-owned business and a global leader in electrical distribution.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead a network of branches across metropolitan Perth and regional Western Australia. You will work closely with Branch Managers to translate business strategy into practical plans, strengthen operational performance and deliver sustainable growth across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver regional business plans that improve sales, margin, EBIT and profitability
• Coach and support Branch Managers to build accountable, customer-focused and high-performing teams
• Monitor branch performance and use commercial insights to identify opportunities, manage risk and guide decision-making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss management, cost control and inventory performance across the network
• Maintain high standards in health and safety, compliance, customer service and day-to-day branch operations
• Build sustainable relationships with key customers and suppliers to support retention, growth and market opportunities
• Lead change effectively and communicate priorities clearly across metropolitan and regional locations
• Collaborate with the General Manager, other regional leaders and Support Office teams to deliver broader company goals
• Strengthen succession planning, performance management and leadership capability across the branch network

09th November, 2026

About Lawrence & Hanson

Lawrence & Hanson is one of Australia’s most recognised electrical wholesalers. Since 1886, we have supplied products and solutions to customers across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Our national network of more than 150 branches is supported by experienced teams, technical expertise, logistics capability and e-commerce solutions. We are part of Sonepar, a family-owned business and a global leader in electrical distribution.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead a network of branches across metropolitan Perth and regional Western Australia. You will work closely with Branch Managers to translate business strategy into practical plans, strengthen operational performance and deliver sustainable growth across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver regional business plans that improve sales, margin, EBIT and profitability
• Coach and support Branch Managers to build accountable, customer-focused and high-performing teams
• Monitor branch performance and use commercial insights to identify opportunities, manage risk and guide decision-making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss management, cost control and inventory performance across the network
• Maintain high standards in health and safety, compliance, customer service and day-to-day branch operations
• Build sustainable relationships with key customers and suppliers to support retention, growth and market opportunities
• Lead change effectively and communicate priorities clearly across metropolitan and regional locations
• Collaborate with the General Manager, other regional leaders and Support Office teams to deliver broader company goals
• Strengthen succession planning, performance management and leadership capability across the branch network

About you

• Proven experience leading multiple sites, branches or business units, ideally in electrical wholesale, trade distribution, retail, industrial supply or a similarly customer-focused environment
• Strong commercial capability, including experience with budgets, forecasts, profit and loss, margin, costs and inventory
• A practical and visible leadership style, with demonstrated success coaching managers and improving team performance
• Strong customer and supplier relationship skills, supported by clear written and verbal communication
• Experience leading organisational or operational change and bringing teams through new ways of working
• Sound analytical and problem-solving ability, with confidence turning data into clear actions and recommendations
• A commitment to safety, accountability, inclusion and consistent service standards
• Ability to travel across the metropolitan and regional branch network as required

What we offer

• Competitive reward: A competitive salary package and attractive incentive plan
• Career development: Comprehensive onboarding, accredited training and professional development support
• Inclusive workplace: A culture that values diversity and encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Community leave: One paid day each year to volunteer with a registered charity of your choice
• Employee discounts: Exclusive savings on selected products, petrol, movie tickets and retail purchases through employee discount programs
• Purpose-led organisation: The opportunity to contribute to our purpose, “Powering Progress for Future Generations”, and support more sustainable outcomes
• Established business: The strength of a company operating since 1886, backed by the global scale and capability of Sonepar

Lawrence & Hanson is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, including First Nations peoples.