Area Manager

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 business. Reporting to the Regional Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and influential leader to oversee our Laverton North and Noble Park Bar processing branches. In this multi-site leadership role, you will be responsible for driving a safe, high-performing operational environment while leading the commercial bar sales channel. Combining strong operational expertise with proven sales leadership, you will deliver exceptional customer, commercial, and business outcomes across both sites. This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing portfolio, influence performance and make a significant impact within a critical part of the business.

What you will be doing:

• Provide senior leadership across the operations, distribution and sales functions, fostering a high-performing team.
• Lead and execute plans to achieve operational excellence.
• Champion and foster a strong safety culture.
• Support growth plans, including expansion of customers, machinery and broader operational capability.
• Oversee a sales team of two Business Development Managers to achieve customer growth in the commercial bar segment.

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.

Primary Benefits:

• 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 leadership capability with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to fostering a safety-first culture.
• Strong background in operational, sales management and leadership.
• Successful track record in leading sales teams and driving customer growth.
• Industry experience within reinforcing, building products, construction or industrial manufacturing preferred.

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. Every day 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. We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. 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.