Branch 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 ARC business. 

Reporting to the Area Manager and based at our ARC Townsville site, you will take end-to-end ownership of the branch’s people, safety, performance and profitability. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance operational excellence with sales growth, customer engagement and strong commercial outcomes.

You will lead the branch to achieve operational and financial targets while maintaining a safe, efficient and high-performing operation. Working closely with regional leadership and internal support teams, you’ll be accountable for delivering daily results and positioning the Townsville branch for sustainable growth across residential, commercial and industrial market segments.

This role offers a competitive base salary + TOT package + Remote Living Allowance + Super and Company Benefits.

What you will be doing:

• Leading and developing a small, high-performing team with a strong customer and safety culture
• Driving sales growth and expanding the branch’s customer base across key market segments
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Identifying new market opportunities and implementing local growth strategies aligned to regional plans
• Take full P&L accountability, including cost control, margins, debtors and inventory management
• Oversee daily production and distribution activities to meet operational and service targets
• Champion safety by leading from the front and ensuring compliance with OHS, environmental and regulatory requirements
• Implement local business plans aligned with regional strategies and initiatives

You are an experienced operational leader, ideally from an industrial manufacturing or logistics environment, with a strong understanding of what it takes to run a safe, compliant and commercially successful branch. You bring proven leadership capability and thrive in environments where safety discipline and operational rigour are critical to success.

You will be rewarded with:

• Regional/remote allowances
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Promotional opportunities, long-term career
• Participation in quarterly / annual company Bonus
• Free on-site parking

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 
• Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family 
• Invest in your development - Access to learning platforms and development opportunities to support your career growth 

What you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in sales, account management or business development, ideally within industrial, manufacturing or logistics sectors
• A strong customer focus, with the ability to identify opportunities, grow market share and build long-term client relationships
• Some exposure to operational environments, or the ability to quickly develop capability in operational leadership and branch management
• Commercial acumen with the ability to translate sales strategy into profitable growth
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments with competing priorities

While candidates with direct industrial branch management experience will be highly regarded, this role is best suited to someone with a strong operational and safety-focused background, rather than a purely sales-driven or non-industrial environment.

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 in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. 

• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

About Us

The Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) is a local supplier of steel reinforcing that Australians have trusted for more than 100 years. With a proud history of innovation, supported by the largest branch distribution network in Australia, ARC provides a localised service adapted to our communities, towns & cities from Tasmania to Townsville, and everywhere in between.

ARC is a brand of InfraBuild, Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. InfraBuild provides solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors. With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

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.

Keen to chat? Reach out directly at Janine.Walford1@Infrabuild.com

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