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:
A skilled Branch Manager is required to lead our Mackay team, focusing on operational efficiency, team leadership, sales performance and process compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced managers with an operations focus looking for better work/life balance 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
Requirements:
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
We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a competitive salary package.