Regional Business Manager
Lead a regional BU of a significant global corporate organisation, driving growth, sustainability, and operational excellence in this high performing industrial business.
About the company
The organisation operates within complex industrial processing and manufacturing environments, underpinned by strong engineering, operations, and technical capability.
This regional business unit is a market leader outside major metropolitan centres, generating approximately $55million and holding a dominant position across the regional southeast corridor.
Growth has been driven by major regional economic shifts, supported by strategic acquisitions that have expanded its operational footprint while retaining strong local brand equity.
The business offers a stable and high-performing environment, reflected in long employee tenure and collaborative relationships.
A deeply embedded safety culture empowers frontline leaders to act decisively and drive overall business performance.
About the role
This Regional Business Managers role, with a scope more akin to a General Manager, is a key opportunity for an experienced career minded Regional, Ops or Sales Manager who is focused on a career pathway to General Management.
The successful candidate will lead a high performing team and profit-generating business, you will manage financial targets, drive the sustainability agenda, and secure key projects across the commercial, residential, industrial, energy, and renewables market, in a rapidly growing region.
The role involves overseeing 5 direct leadership reports, with a total team of 55+ employees in this successful business unit.
Based locally, the role requires relocation to the region, ideally central to Gippsland, where the regional office is located.
Key responsibilities also include supporting plant upgrades, leading strategic customer engagement activities, managing several regional sites and a large fleet of company assets,



all while maintaining a high level of team engagement.
This position has become available due to the previous incumbent's internal promotion, highlighting potential for career progression within this large national complex organisation.
Skills & Experience
Solid leadership and executive presence with GM-level aspirations but not yet seasoned GM
Experience in building materials industry or large corporate complex industrial multisite operations
Robust commercial sense, financial literacy (managing budgets, P&L; understanding), and robust safety focus with growth mindset
Drive sustainability initiatives and effectively lead and gain respect of a diverse team
Willingness to relocate to and reside in the Gippsland region
Culture / Why work for this great organisation
Join a company that offers a unique opportunity to lead a significant BU in a region experiencing unprecedented growth due to major renewable energy investments.
The organisation fosters a culture of high tenure, with many employees dedicating long careers to the company.
You will be instrumental in driving critical sustainability initiatives, building on previous success.
The company prides itself on a strong safety culture, empowering its workforce.
This role provides a clear pathway for career advancement for a GM-capable leader looking to make a substantial impact in a dynamic and growing organisation who truly value its employees.
On offer is an attractive fixed packaged that will be tailored to attract the best suitable candidate in the market along with a rewarding STI and career pathway.
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📌 Regional Business Manager - Major Industrial Organisation (Melbourne)
🏢 Six Degrees Executive
📍 Melbourne