Area Manager

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking an experienced management professional to join our Eastern Region team as the Area Manager – Country South.

Reporting to the Operations Manager - Country, this role is crucial in driving our sales strategy, operational excellence, and financial performance across the aggregate, concrete, and logistics operations in Southern NSW. You'll ideally be located within Southern NSW with travel required between the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Highland based sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Utilise your operational expertise to enhance quarry, concrete plant, and logistics performance with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Business Impact: Make critical decisions affecting sales, financial reporting, and cost management within budget.
• Customer Engagement: Foster strong relationships with customers to drive new business and achieve sales targets.
• Market Analysis: Conduct regular market analysis and gather intelligence to identify strategic business opportunities within your region.
• Sales Strategy: Develop and implement sales strategies to grow market share and expand our customer base.
• Team Development: Inspire, motivate, and coach your team to execute strategies effectively and achieve regional goals and objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience & Qualifications: Degree qualified or with at least 5 years of management experience in quarrying and concrete operations.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of business impacts and market dynamics.
• Financial Expertise: Proficient in managing budgets and monthly P&L statements.
• Customer Focus: Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and results.
• Relationship Builder: Ability to build strong, effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Problem Solver: Adaptable team player who can quickly and effectively solve problems.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary Package: Includes base salary, incentive plan, and company-maintained vehicle.
• Leadership Support: Be guided by our highly experienced team of business and industry leaders.
• Career Development: Ongoing career growth and development opportunities.
• Global Brand: Be part of a highly recognised and growing global brand.

About Heidelberg Materials

With more than 4,000 employees across 300 sites, we have an extensive production and logistics network across Australia. We think global and act local - benefiting from global research and development enhanced by national collaboration to offer a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates, road base, sand and asphalt products. We also produce a wide range of sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects. We are driven by excellence and high performance and together we will shape Australia’s construction materials industry building a legacy for generations to come.

Our Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on technology and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.
• Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, unlocking your full potential.
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options.
• Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on home improvement projects with exclusive discounts.
• Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM.
• Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.
• Car Hire Discounts: Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive discounts.
• Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi.

Heidelberg Materials is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming people from all walks of life.