Burson are Australia’s preferred Trade Supplier of Parts, Tools, Accessories & Workshop Equipment
Australian Owned & Operated, we have over 220 stores nationwide, over 850 delivery vehicles and availability of over 500,000 parts. With first class knowledge and service, we are your local mechanical parts supplier.
You may not have heard of Bapcor, but you will know our brands.
Our businesses – including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, BNT and JAS – are inside cars, on four-wheel drives and all over trucks.
We are an ASX listed company whose business spans the end-to-end aftermarket supply chain covering trade, retail, networks and service.
In joining our team, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive business with more than 900 locations and 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where our people can thrive and do their best work.
We’re also passionate about our delivering for our customers, and living our values of:
- We do the right thing
- We are in it together
- We give a damn
- We get it done
As a Regional Manager you will play a key role in connecting the Burson Leadership Team with the wider store network, ensuring clear communication and consistent execution of the business plan. Accountable for the performance of 15 stores in the western suburb’s region.
This role focuses on leading and coaching Store Managers to achieve performance targets, proactively addressing underperformance, and reinforcing behaviours aligned with company values, while driving the successful rollout of key programs and initiatives across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion and support Burson’s business plans and strategic initiatives
- Contribute at an executive level as part of the Burson Leadership Team
- Lead the implementation of the Burson business plan across the region
- Deliver strong results, adapting effectively to changing business conditions
- Engage and motivate store teams to achieve performance objectives
- Develop and manage store budgets, with a focus on margin and profitability
- Drive performance across all stores in the region, from sales through to profit outcomes
- Oversee the management of the regional motor vehicle fleet
- Ensure compliance with all workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and practices
- Coaches store managers to perform effectively, driving business/profitability-based decisions.
- Ensure recruitment of employees who have the necessary skills and characteristics that meet Burson and customer expectations.
- Actively participates in ‘lessons learned” re safety and reporting of safety indicators and issues.
- Promote a safe working environment, contributing to an injury-free workplace
- 5+ years’ experience in a relevant industry in similar position or Regional Management
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in business or related
- Proven ability to drive financial performance by leading a portfolio of businesses
- Strong capability to build and maintain customer and trade relationships
- Experience leading geographically dispersed, trade-based teams
- Dynamic leadership style with a focus on generating and executing new ideas
- Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency and clarity around goals, expectations, and processes
- Skilled at managing competing priorities and multiple demands
- Effective at delegating tasks to team members and external service providers
- Highly motivated, ambitious, and proactive, with a strong drive to succeed and embrace challenges
Why join Bapcor?
At Bapcor, we focus on what matters most for our customers, team members and the communities we serve. We go the extra mile to get the job done and always live our values.
In joining our team, you can access:
- Diverse career opportunities within the Bapcor Group
- Discounts across Bapcor products and services, including our Retail and Trade brands
- Industry leading policies to support your work/ life balance (gender neutral parental leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave etc…)
- Paid birthday leave
- Wellbeing support
- Novated leasing and more
We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that’s fair, free from bias and accessible. If you need to inquire about reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email [email protected]
While we understand that recruitment agencies would love to offer their support, we kindly request all agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.
Skills Required
- 5+ years' experience in a relevant industry or regional management
- Tertiary qualification or equivalent in business or related field
- Proven ability to drive financial performance across a portfolio of businesses
- Experience leading geographically dispersed, trade-based teams
- Strong capability to build and maintain customer and trade relationships
- Experience developing and managing store budgets with focus on margin and profitability
- Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate store teams to achieve performance objectives
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety policies and ability to ensure compliance
- Skilled at managing competing priorities and delegating tasks effectively
- Dynamic leadership style with ability to generate and execute new ideas
What We Do
Bapcor Limited is Australasia's leading provider of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, automotive equipment, and services. The company's core business focuses on the automotive aftermarket, managing an end-to-end supply chain that covers trade, retail, and service sectors. Bapcor provides comprehensive vehicle parts and solution services for both commercial and private vehicles across the Asia Pacific region.
