Branch Manager

WHY BUNZL?

As part of the Bunzl Group, Fire Rescue Safety Australia (FRSA) specialises in the supply and service of emergency response equipment across the Asia Pacific region.  As an industry specialist, we consistently strive to provide the most innovative and effective products and services to our clients. When you join FRSA, you’re not just joining an organisation, you are joining a family-like environment who are committed to making a positive contribution to the emergency services industry and the people who choose to protect us.

Bunzl is one of the world’s largest providers of distribution and outsourcing services across the Facilities Management, Food Processing, Industrial Safety, Hospitality, and Specialist Healthcare sectors, the opportunities we provide our global team of some 22,000 talented people are endless. Ours is a culture of bringing out the best in people. And we do this with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a firm commitment to training and development, and dedicated leaders who believe that every day is a new day to see new opportunities.

YOUR ROLE

As the Branch Manager for FRSA, your main responsibility will be to spearhead the daily operations at the branch, execute regional and national strategic plans, and unify the functions of different departments to provide optimal service to our customers. You'll have full P&L accountability and be committed to achieving operational and safety KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and sustain a branch capable of delivering comprehensive product & service packages to our customers.
• Oversee and optimize margins and customer profitability.
• Advocate for and enforce a safety-first culture within the branch.
• Foster and sustain relationships with key customers to grow existing business.
• Design and implement systems for monitoring service, product, and pricing effectiveness to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Direct and motivate a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with service delivery standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure efficient supply chain management.
• Serve as the communication bridge between the branch and head office, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Recruit, retain, and inspire a talented team of professionals.
• Monitor and uphold performance standards among employees.
• Control business costs through efficient stock management and coordinated logistics.
• Collaborate with National Managers to achieve business expansion targets.
• Conduct regular follow-up audits and other duties as assigned by your manager.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Branch Manager with a proven track record of delivering results and leading high-performing teams.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Secondary School completion or equivalent; tertiary qualification in Business or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a P&L.
• Skilled in B2B market management across multiple customer segments and products.
• Strong commercial and sales acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional time-management skills.

Personal Traits:

• Self-motivated with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer-centric mindset.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Adaptable in rapidly changing environments.
• Ethical, respectful, and promotes a diverse and safe workplace. 

OUR BENEFITS

Bunzl offers a broad and flexible range of benefits to our team including a profit share scheme for eligible employees, exclusive motor vehicle and health insurance products, travel and accommodation discounts, study assistance, many wellbeing, and community programs, and access to discounted Bunzl products.

WE BELIEVE

With an entrepreneurial spirit providing endless opportunities, we believe that together we can achieve anything. We believe that through diversity we build strength and stability and that the safety and security of our employees is not negotiable. Through innovation, we find solutions, with an entrepreneurial spirit providing endless opportunities, and we believe that together we can achieve anything. Investing in our local communities is the right thing to do, and here in APAC that investment is creating a sustainable environment for us and those who follow.

WE WELCOME ALL

At Bunzl we believe that through diversity we build strength and support the principle of equality and diversity in employment. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. We believe that it is in the company’s best interests and those of all who work in it, to ensure that the human resources, talents, and skills available throughout the community are considered when employment opportunities arise. If you have a disability or special need that requires support or adjustments to working or interview arrangements, please let us know.

APPLY

At Bunzl, we believe that when you join our team, your potential is endless. Because at Bunzl… We believe in you! If you like the sound of this, then we want you on our team.

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