Area Manager
About the role
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 Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) business.
ARC is seeking a Residential Area Manager with exceptional leadership capabilities to lead and manage our McGraths Hill, Wetherill Park, Smeaton Grange and Bathurst sites as well as a Key Account Manager.
This role involves multi-site leadership, ensuring safe and efficient operations whilst managing a large and growing portfolio of customers in the residential segment. You will be a proven sales leader who can optimise processes for maximum efficiency and effectiveness and successfully drive sales performance. You will have the opportunity to make your mark executing and delivering on exciting business growth plans and capital investment.
What you will be doing:
- Senior leadership of Distribution and Sales staff, promoting a high-performing culture
- Lead and execute strategies to achieve operational excellence
- Champion a strong safety culture
- Oversee the sales channel to achieve customer growth
- Coaching and developing team members
- Collaborate with other Area, Operations and Regional Leaders to identify areas for process improvement
- P&L, EBIT & financial reporting responsibility
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.
- Company vehicle and a fuel card
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 experience in senior leadership, tertiary qualifications preferred, not essential
- Industry experience within reinforcing, building products, construction or industrial manufacturing
- Implementation of a high-performance culture across multiple branches
- Change management experience
- Genuine and passionate care for safety and experience driving it
- Exceptional people leader and communicator
- Strong business acumen
Why join us?
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.
How to apply
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.