Area Manager

Job Posting Date: 11 Aug 2026

Company: Coates

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

The next step in your career starts here …

At Coates, our Area Managers perform a highly valued and critical role, leading multiple branches through a team of Branch Supervisors and Assistant Branch Managers to deliver safe, efficient and profitable operations.

Based in Bunbury and responsible for branches across the Southwest region, you'll be successful in this role because you can motivate, mentor and develop leaders and teams, build strong customer relationships, and drive outstanding operational and commercial outcomes.

You'll enjoy variety in your role, including:

• Lead and promote Coates' Safety First culture across all branches and customer interactions
• Drive safe and efficient branch operations, including equipment deliveries, transfers, pick-ups, repairs, changeovers and breakdowns
• Lead, coach and support a diverse team, including Branch Supervisors, an Assistant Branch Manager, Customer Service Coordinators, Mechanics and operational support team members
• Deliver revenue, profitability and operational KPI targets across your branch portfolio
• Maximise fleet availability and utilisation to meet customer demand
• Work closely with regional sales teams to identify and support growth opportunities
• Develop team capability through coaching, performance management and succession planning
• Identify opportunities to improve branch performance and operational efficiency

What you will bring

• Experience leading diverse teams across multiple sites or locations
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and support frontline leaders and teams
• Experience delivering revenue, profitability and operational performance targets
• Strong ability to solve operational, workforce and customer challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience building effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to balance fleet, labour and operational resources to achieve business objectives
• A genuine commitment to safety and leading by example

What you'll get in return

We provide our team with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:

• Development and career progression pathways
• Flexible working options available—let's discuss what works best for you
• Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing program including Fitness Passport
• Purchased additional leave program
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
• 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave scheme
• Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation

Looking for more reasons to join Coates?

At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included.

We're proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan and are committed to improving gender representation. We also provide opportunities for growth through our leadership and development programs.

But our impact doesn't stop there. Coates supports local and national charities through the Coates Foundation and invests in more sustainable equipment solutions to help create a greener future for all.

Visit careers.coates.com.au to learn more about our values and opportunities.

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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

Coates. Equipped for you.