Head of Tools

About the Opportunity

As the Head of Tools for Total Tools you will shape and execute the merchandise strategy for one of the most important group of categories in the Total Tools business. This senior leadership role is central to delivering our corporate objectives through strategic planning deep supplier partnerships team leadership and data-driven commercial decision-making.

You will lead a merchandise team of 5 Category Managers to build best-in-market ranges negotiate high-impact supplier agreements and ensure Total Tools maintains its competitive edge as Australias #1 professional tools retailer.

What you will be doing

• Lead and execute theTools merchandise strategy alongside the broader merchandise strategy.
• Develop deep relationships with franchisees and operations teams.
• Drive category growth through pricing ranging and supplier strategies.
• Guide range reviews private label growth and promotional initiatives.
• Build our Product Marketing plans talking to the trade customer.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships and negotiate agreements.
• Improve inventory performance DIFOT and merchandise efficiency.
• Set sales margin and inventory targets and monitor results.
• Lead coach and develop the merchandise team fostering high performance.
• Ensure compliance safety and adherence to company policies.

Youre likely a match if you are/have

Youre a strategic and commercially savvy merchandise leader with proven experience driving category growth in a national retail environment. You excel at supplier negotiations range planning and promotional strategy. A strong people leader you inspire high-performing teams foster collaboration and deliver results while maintaining operational excellence and compliance. You have an ability to work strategically whilst driving short term performance focused on delivering best outcomes for both stores and end-users. Industry knowledge in commercial trade tools hardware or related categories is highly desirable.

Whats on offer

Were proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being growth and belonging:

Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave 2 well-being days plus 1 volunteer day annually

Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA )

Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

Joining the Total Tools Family

At Total Tools & Hardware Group were more than just a group of hardware and tool retailers were a national network helping build stronger communities. Backed by trusted brands like Mitre 10 Total Tools and Home Timber & Hardware TTHG supports independently owned joint venture and company-owned stores across Australia. With a strong focus on local ownership and expert advice we give tradies builders and DIYers the edge they need to tackle any job big or small. Whether its trade-quality tools from Total Tools or reliable hardware from Mitre 10 and HTH TTHG is the powerhouse behind the stores that keep Australia building.

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