MACKAY'S REMAX SELECT APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

Leading Mackay real estate business REMAX Select has announced the appointment of highly respected business professional Samantha Self as General Manager.

The appointment is set to further strengthen the agency's high-performing team across the Mackay region, with Principal Nikita Kinnane describing Ms Self's arrival as an exciting step forward for the business.

“We are heading in a really exciting direction with our business, and I cannot be more excited to have Sam join our leadership team to build on that momentum,” Ms Kinnane said.

Ms Kinnane said the recruitment process was focused on finding a leader whose values aligned with those of the business, it was Ms Self's shared commitment to those values and vision that made her the ideal candidate.

"Sam will play an important role in shaping the future REMAX Select, bringing exceptional experience in property, management and leadership to help drive growth and innovation, and this will flow into enhancing every aspect of our business.

"Importantly, Sam shares our core values and commitment to putting Mackay first, and we share the same drive to really make impactful change, bring big city ideas and execute them in our own country girl way.”

It was the core values of respect, integrity, collaboration, excellence and trust that Ms Self aligned with, sharing her goal to continue to build on the trust and integrity the agency has established in Mackay, while supporting the continued growth and development of both the team and business.

“I’m excited to take on the role of general manager and work alongside Nikita and the entire team at REMAX Select,” Ms Self said.

“REMAX Select has a strong team with exceptional talent which is highly respected throughout the community and I’m excited to be part of its continued success.”

Ms Self steps into the role after eight years as retail manager of the largest shopping centre in northern Australia. During that time, she was the key driver of building positive, collaborative relationships with retailers, creating an environment where retailers were genuine partners in success.

Having led sales performance analysis and market insight initiatives, Ms Self said she looks forward to applying her knowledge and experience to support the continued success of the REMAX Select team.

“I am dedicated to empowering our team members through training and development opportunities, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed,” she said.

“My goal is to continue to foster the team’s culture of professionalism, responsiveness and customer-first approach and I look forward to collaborating with our talented agents and staff to create a dynamic and successful environment here at REMAX Select.”

REMAX Select is an award-winning real estate business, recently recognised as the 2025 REIQ Medium Agency of the Year and finalist at the 2026 REIA National Awards for Excellence. The office consistently ranks in the National Top 10 Offices in the REMAX Australia network, recognised as the #3 individual office for commissions and transactions at the REMAX Australia Annual Awards 2025 earlier this year, where they were also named a finalist for the network’s community service award and special achievement in marketing for an office award.