Overview
Interim General Manager & Business Sale Consultant – Gold Coast Furniture Removals (Complete by June 2026). A well-known Gold Coast furniture removals business needs someone exceptional who can do two critical jobs at once: keep the business running strong AND find the right buyer - fast.
Situation
The owner's health challenges mean this established, household name business with ~20 staff needs new ownership by 30 June 2026. You'll report to an external advisor appointed by the family. The advisor has prepared all financial information and will handle final negotiations and contract execution but cannot personally manage operations or drive the buyer search. You are the on-ground presence making it all happen.
Role Outline
It's not your typical role: you will perform two critical jobs simultaneously. Three days a week on-site in Molendinar, you'll manage day-to-day operations while also driving the buyer search process. The business's performance impacts the sale, and you are responsible for both outcomes.
Your Dual Mission
* Business Sale: Hunt for buyers - work your networks, call removalists, engage brokers
* Qualify prospects and due diligence: Qualify serious prospects and coordinate due diligence
* Sales pipeline: Manage the sales pipeline and report weekly to external advisor
* Opportunity presentation: Present qualified opportunities to advisor who handles final negotiations
* Day-to-day Management: Run the business day-to-day - you're the most senior person on site
* Team leadership: Keep ~20 staff motivated and performing during uncertain times
* Financial performance: Improve financial performance - every dollar matters for the sale
* Customer experience: Make sure service quality stays high and customers stay happy
Ideal Fit
* Have actually run a business or significant operations before
* Real experience selling businesses or commercial assets
* Confidence to walk into a business cold and earn the team's trust quickly
* Commercial savvy - read a P&L, understand margins, spot issues
* Sales tenacity - comfortable picking up the phone daily and creating opportunities
* Ability to juggle priorities without dropping balls
* Gold Coast based - on-site in Molendinar 3 days/week
* Own ABN and business insurance
Bonus Points
* Previous experience keeping a business steady during M&A or transitions
Hard Truths
* Deadline is non-negotiable: 30 June 2026 (earlier is better)
* No vendor finance - buyers need their own funding
What You'll Earn
* Monthly retainer
* Success fee (% of target sale price) paid at settlement
* Bonus incentive for exceeding target price
Time Commitment
3 days per week on-site in Molendinar (days flexible). Immediate start through June 2026 (or earlier if we find the right buyer faster).
Who This Role Suits
Someone who's run teams before and sold businesses before, but hasn't necessarily done both at the same time. You thrive on challenge, don't get overwhelmed easily, and want a finite project with clear goals and attractive financial upside. If the idea of being the person who keeps the business performing AND finds the perfect buyer excites you rather than terrifies you, let's talk.
To Apply
Send your CV and a brief note covering:
* Your business management experience (size of team, type of business)
* Your business sale experience (what you've sold, how you found buyers)
* Why you're confident you can do both roles simultaneously
* Your availability to start immediately
This is time-sensitive - we're reviewing applications as they arrive and will move quickly with the right candidate.
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