Western Landscape Supplies are seeking an energetic person for the position ofBusiness Manager of Western Landscape Supplies.

About us

Western Landscape Supplies is an established, privately owned landscape supply business servicing commercial, trade and retail customers across South East Queensland.

About the role:

Reporting directly to the directors, you will lead the daily operations of the business across the yard, transport, customer service, administration and production activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Taking ownership of daily operations, staffing and service delivery.

Leading supervisors and staff, with clear expectations and accountability.

Coordinating purchasing, stock availability, production and deliveries.

Managing business performance, including margins, labour costs, freight costs and operating expenses.

Maintaining reliable processes for quoting, order accuracy, stock control and customer follow-up.

Ensuring equipment and fleet maintenance are planned and managed.

Maintaining a strong safety culture and consistent operating standards.

Resolving staff, supplier and customer issues promptly and professionally.

Working closely with the owner to ensure operations support sales commitments and business growth.

Providing the directors with clear reporting on results, priorities and issues req

What We’re Looking For

Taking ownership of daily operations, staffing and service delivery.

Leading supervisors and staff, with clear expectations and accountability.

Coordinating purchasing, stock availability, production and deliveries.

Managing business performance, including margins, labour costs, freight costs and operating expenses.

Maintaining reliable processes for quoting, order accuracy, stock control and customer follow-up.

Ensuring equipment and fleet maintenance are planned and managed.





Maintaining a strong safety culture and consistent operating standards.

Resolving staff, supplier and customer issues promptly and professionally.

Working closely with the owner to ensure operations support sales commitments and business growth.

Providing the directors with explicit reporting on results, priorities and issues requiring attention.

ABOUT YOU

You have successfully managed a business, branch or substantial operation and understand how to balance customer service, staff performance and profitability.

You will bring:

Proven management experience in landscape supplies, building materials, transport, manufacturing, civil construction or a similar operational business.

Strong commercial judgement and confidence working with budgets, margins and financial reports.

The ability to lead an established team, have direct conversations and hold people accountable.

Practical experience managing competing priorities in a busy environment.

A willingness to learn the products, equipment and processes.

Strong organisation, communication and follow-through.

The confidence to make decisions within your authority and keep the directors informed.

Experience with bulk materials, fleet operations, stock management or blending and production would be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

A senior leadership role with meaningful responsibility and direct access to the owners.

An established business with a substantial fleet and a diverse customer base.

The opportunity to improve systems, develop the team and influence business performance.

A remuneration package negotiated to reflect your experience and capability.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in a similar position. You will be ambitious and genuine and be a team player. You will have a safety-focused mindset and set the standards in pursuit of zero harm. Your excellent people and stakeholder management skills will be of great benefit to you in this role.

📌 Business Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Western Landscape Supplies
📍 Brisbane