Branch Manager – Operations & Sales Focus
Location: Mackay Showroom
Empire Office Furniture is one of Australia's leading office furniture retailers, proudly servicing high-profile corporates, government departments, and regional businesses for over 40 years. We are a privately owned business with a trusted reputation for delivering quality workstations, seating, and commercial furniture. With eight showrooms across NSW and QLD, we continue to grow through operational strength and customer service excellence.
The Role:
We're seeking a hands-on Branch Manager to lead our Mackay team, with a focus on operational efficiency, team leadership, sales performance and process compliance. Reporting to the Branch Operations Manager, this is a great opportunity for experienced managers with an operations focus looking for better work/life balance (no weekends) and a fresh industry challenge.
We're open to strong people leaders from outside the industry who thrive on accountability, problem-solving, and building high-performance teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee daily branch operations across showroom, warehouse, logistics and admin
* Coordinate staffing, resource allocation, and scheduling to maximise workflow efficiency
* Ensure operational compliance with company procedures and safety standards
* Monitor inventory levels, manage stock movement, and maintain accurate reporting
* Lead and support commercial fit-outs and delivery logistics
* Drive the implementation of corporate strategies and continuous process improvement
* Coach and manage team performance with clear KPIs and accountability
* Engage in sales activity, customer interactions and showroom presentation as needed
* Take full responsibility for branch-level reporting, budgeting, and operational metrics
What You'll Bring:
* Proven experience in operations, retail or branch management
* Strong leadership and communication skills – able to manage, train and hold a team accountable
* A practical, hands-on approach to solving problems and improving processes
* Organised, detail-focused and confident working with systems and reports
* A willingness to learn and adapt — furniture industry experience is great but not essential
* A customer-first mindset and ability to juggle competing priorities in a busy environment
* Demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including customers, team members, suppliers, and head office?
If you're ready to lead a high-performing branch and thrive in a structured, operational role — we'd love to hear from you.