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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: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 datadriven commercial decisionmaking.You will lead a merchandise team of 5 Category Managers, to build bestinmarket ranges, negotiate highimpact supplier agreements, and ensure Total Tools maintains its competitive edge as Australias #1 professional tools retailer.What you will be doingLead 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/haveYoure 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 highperforming 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 endusers. Industry knowledge in commercial trade tools, hardware, or related categories is highly desirable.Whats on offerWere proud to offer a workplace that supports your wellbeing, growth, and belonging: Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 wellbeing days, plus 1 volunteer day annually Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities Parental Leave: 12 weeks of genderneutral paid leave for primary carers Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accreditedJoining the Total Tools FamilyAt 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 companyowned 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 tradequality tools from Total Tools or reliable hardware from Mitre 10 and HTH, TTHG is the powerhouse behind the stores that keep Australia building. #J-18808-Ljbffr