Business Manager

Take the next step in your leadership career with a well-established business in the industrial engineering sector! Lead and develop a high-performing team of 20 Market aligned remuneration + bonuses + annual salary reviews!  Make a meaningful regional impact in a hands-on leadership role that helps keep Australia moving. We are seeking a commercially focused and people-centred Business Manager to lead our Mackay region. You will be responsible for delivering business strategy, sales performance and operational excellence across your allocated branch network. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can develop capable teams, build strong customer relationships and use market insight to identify growth opportunities. Why join Motion The role offers genuine scope to develop your career while contributing to the success of a trusted and established organisation. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Mackay—leading and developing people, strengthening branch performance and building long-term customer partnerships. At Motion, we recognise the value our people bring. We offer market-aligned remuneration, annual salary reviews, health insurance benefits and parental top-up leave. You will also be supported by a collaborative, respectful and safety-focused culture, with opportunities for ongoing learning, development and career progression. If you are a collaborative leader who enjoys developing people, delivering commercial results and creating exceptional customer outcomes, we would like to hear from you. What you’ll be doing In this role, you will: Lead the delivery of sales strategies, business initiatives and financial targets. Manage business performance within agreed expense and approval parameters. Lead, coach and develop branch and sales team members, supporting performance, career development and succession planning. Develop and coordinate branch sales and operational strategies across the region. Directly manage the external sales team and foster a customer-focused, high-performing culture. Analyse performance data to identify strengths, improvement opportunities and actions to achieve targets. Monitor market conditions, competitor activity, customer needs and supplier opportunities. Contribute to business cases and support the development of product ranges suited to the local market. Champion safe work practices, company standards and an inclusive, respectful workplace. What you’ll bring To be successful, you will have: Experience in a similar business , branch, sales or operations leadership role. Demonstrated experience in sales management , branch operations and strategy execution. The ability to develop and implement customer and market business plans. Strong commercial acumen , strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Exceptional leadership, communication and relationship-building skills. Knowledge of industrial products and services, particularly hydraulic hoses, fittings and pneumatic systems, will be highly regarded. A safety-first mindset . Valid Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel when required. Confidence using Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

We offer more than just a job — we offer a long-term career.  Market aligned remuneration with annual salary reviews:  Your salary grows with your skills and performance.    Career progression:  Build a long-term career with clear development pathways, supported by free webinars, training events and learning courses .  Comprehensive benefits : Bonus incentives, supplied uniforms, parental-leave top-up support and confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program.  Health and wellbeing:  Enjoy up to $30 flu vaccination rebate and discounted Bupa health insurance options.   Give back to your community:  Access one paid  Good to Give  volunteer leave day each calendar year, in addition to your standard leave entitlements.