Clark Equipment Sales Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Branch/Regional Manager – North Queensland to lead the daily operation of our Cairns branch and provide regional oversight, mentoring and operational support to our Townsville branch. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a commercially focused manager with experience across equipment sales, parts, service, workshop operations and customer support.

Based in Cairns and reporting to the State Manager, the successful candidate will have delegated P&L; responsibility for the North Queensland region, with a clear focus on improving branch performance, strengthening team capability, increasing equipment, parts and service revenue, and lifting profitability across both sites.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the daily operation of the Cairns branch, including service, parts, administration, workshop, field service and local sales support.

· Provide operational oversight, mentoring and practical support to the Townsville branch supervisor.

· Take delegated P&L; responsibility for North Queensland branch performance, including revenue, gross profit, operating costs and branch productivity.

· Drive revenue growth across equipment sales, parts sales and service labour, while improving margin performance and customer retention.

· Review branch processes and implement improvements in workshop efficiency, field service scheduling, parts availability, stock control, warranty recovery and customer follow-up.

· Set, monitor and report on branch KPIs, including sales activity, service recovery, technician productivity, parts margin, debtor control, customer satisfaction and safety performance.

· Develop and support branch teams through clear communication, coaching, accountability and regular performance feedback.

· Maintain relationships with key customers, service agents,



subcontractors and suppliers across the North Queensland region.

· Work closely with the State Manager to prepare budgets, review monthly branch performance and deliver agreed improvement plans.

Requirements:

· Proven experience managing a branch, region, department or service-based operation with commercial accountability.

· Experience in equipment, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, material handling, industrial, hire, transport, service or related industries will be highly regarded.

· Strong understanding of workshop and field service operations, including labour recovery, scheduling, productivity and customer service standards.

· Commercially focused with the ability to read branch financials, identify performance gaps and implement practical improvements.

· Confident people leader with the ability to mentor supervisors, support developing staff and build a positive, accountable branch culture.

· Strong customer relationship skills and the ability to support sales growth across equipment, parts and service.

· Willingness to travel between Cairns, Townsville and customer locations as required.

Remuneration and Benefits:

· Attractive senior leadership package, depending on experience.

· Fully maintained company vehicle or vehicle allowance.

· Laptop, mobile phone and tools required to perform the role.

· Product, systems and internal process training.

· Prospect to lead and develop an important North Queensland region for an established Australian-owned equipment business.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their branch management, operational leadership and equipment/service industry experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, commercially minded leader to take ownership of branch performance and help shape the future of Clark Equipment’s North Queensland operations.

📌 Branch/Regional Manager - North Queensland (Cairns)
🏢 Clark Equipment Sales
📍 Cairns