Business Manager - Mackay Region

About the role

Motion Fluid Power Solutions, a provider of hydraulic and industrial hose and fittings, hydraulic hardware and pneumatic products, is looking for a commercially focused and people-centred Business Manager to lead its Mackay region. The role covers sales performance, business strategy and operational excellence across the allocated branch network, with a team of about 20 people. It suits a hands-on leader who wants to develop people, build strong customer relationships and use market insight to find growth.

Key responsibilities

• 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 reach 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.

Required profile

• Experience in a similar business, branch, sales or operations leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in sales management, branch operations and strategy execution.
• 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, especially hydraulic hoses, fittings and pneumatic systems, is highly regarded.
• Safety-first mindset, valid Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel when required.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident visa holder.

Required skills

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

What we offer

• Market-aligned remuneration with annual salary reviews.
• Bonus incentives, supplied uniforms and parental-leave top-up support.
• Free webinars, training events and learning courses, with career progression pathways.
• Up to $30 flu vaccination rebate and discounted Bupa health insurance options.
• Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
• One paid volunteer leave day per calendar year, plus peer recognition, service-milestone awards and an employee referral program.