Trade Store Area Manager - Kwinana WA

The Opportunity

Blackwoods is seeking an experienced and commercially focused leader to manage and lead a group of trade store teams within a nominated region in WA.

This role is accountable for driving strong commercial performance while ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-led service delivery across all regional trade stores.

Location is flexible within the WA region for the right candidate, based on operational needs and business alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver exceptional customer experiences across all regional trade stores to drive retention and satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with key regional customers, sales teams, and suppliers to support sustainable growth.
• Drive trade store sales growth through effective execution of marketing initiatives and in-store strategies.
• Maintain optimal stock profiles, pricing, merchandising standards, and supplier engagement.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on regional performance metrics including sales, DIFOT, NPS, and engagement.
• Manage operational costs, budgets, and inventory to maximise efficiency and return on capital.
• Identify and implement operational improvements to optimise workflows, space, and service delivery.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with HSE policies and achievement of TRIFR targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams aligned with company values and behaviours.
• Oversee performance management, induction, training, and compliance with employment legislation.

About You:

• 8–10 years’ experience in trade store or operational management roles.
• Proven people leadership and remote team management capability.
• Strong commercial acumen with budget and performance accountability.
• Customer-first mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Strategic yet hands-on approach to solving operational challenges.
• Results-driven leader who empowers teams through accountability.

Internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, Senior Executive Incentive Plan & Wesfarmers shares
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Exclusive Perks: Team Member discount card for Kmart, Bunnings, Target & Officeworks, FREE One Pass subscription & Wesfarmers discounted offers from over 400 retail partners
• Supportive leadership and career growth opportunities
• Continuous training and career development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enjoy recognition awards, extensive wellbeing support (EAP), referral bonuses up to $2,000, extra leave purchase options up to 4 weeks, paid parental leave, and more!

OUR STORY

Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world’s best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.

With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let’s help more people build a better Australia.

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NEXT STEPS

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.