Regional Manager WA/SA

Bapcor Limited is Asia Pacific’s leading provider of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment, service and solutions. The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and operates in a competitive environment, succeeding on the basis of superior customer service, innovation and extensive product range. Our businesses span the end-to-end aftermarket supply chain covering Trade, Commercial Vehicles, Specialist Wholesale & Retail. These segments include well‑known businesses such as Autobarn, Burson, JAS, Baxters, MTQ and others. Bapcor employs 5,000 team members in more than 1,000 locations across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

About the role

The Regional Manager is entrusted with the strategic leadership and operational oversight of their designated state/area’s stores. This pivotal role involves orchestrating and optimising all facets of business operations within the region, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. The Regional Manager is tasked with driving performance, fostering collaboration among teams, and implementing key initiatives to achieve sustained growth and profitability. Additionally, the Regional Manager is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, identifying market trends, and providing insightful recommendations to contribute to the overall success of the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Advocate for and support the implementation of JAS business plans, strategies, and initiatives.
• Actively participate at the senior level of the JAS Leadership Team, contributing to decision‑making and strategic direction.
• Monitor and support store compliance with all Bapcor safety protocols, regulations, and company policies.
• Establish and cultivate a robust network to enhance business connections.
• Engage and grow relationships with internal stakeholders to leverage delivery of objectives and targets.
• Manage regional and store budgets, prioritising margin and profitability.
• Develop and maintain data that identifies spending patterns, account trends and opportunities for sales growth.
• Coach Store Managers to enhance their effectiveness, guiding them to make business and profitability‑oriented decisions.

About You

You are a seasoned leader with a proven track record in management and operational excellence, ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Qualification in business or a related field or 5+ years of management/leadership experience in a relevant industry.
• Proficiency in intermediate Excel.
• Outstanding communication skills, including confidence in public speaking and delivering presentations.
• Established network and proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships internally and externally at all business and customer levels.
• Customer‑focused with strong engagement skills.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Opportunity to join an Australian‑owned, ASX‑listed company and work with iconic brands.
• Potential to make a genuine impact in a growing organisation.
• Potential for career growth and personal development.
• Exclusive discounts and benefits across our Burson Auto Parts trade stores as well as our retail stores including Autobarn, Opposite Lock, Midas Australia, and ABS Service Centres.
• Extra day off a year for your birthday.
• Industry‑leading Paid Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Program.

Bapcor embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral components of our organisational culture. We recognise that diverse perspectives and experiences contribute to innovation and better decision‑making, and we strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive, and accessible. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities.

No Recruitment Agencies Please!

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.

Only applicants that have been shortlisted will be contacted.

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