Job Description

We're looking for a Category Manager to join Total Tools on a 12-month fixed-term contract, leading an established category within our Merchandise team.

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In this role, you'll take ownership of category performance across range, pricing, promotions and supplier management, helping to deliver strong commercial outcomes and a compelling offer for our customers. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, introduce new products, and drive category growth.

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This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of a category while working within a collaborative team environment. It's well suited to a commercially minded Category Manager who enjoys balancing supplier relationships, data-driven decision making, and hands-on category management.

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This role is based across our Port Melbourne and Heatherton National Support Offices.

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Own and manage an established category, delivering sales, margin and range performance objectives
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- Develop and execute category plans aligned to customer needs and business priorities
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- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, supporting commercial negotiations and business planning activities
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- Manage pricing, promotional and ranging activities to drive category performance
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- Analyse sales results, customer trends and market activity to identify opportunities for growth
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- Partner with Marketing, Supply Chain, Merchandise and Store Operations to deliver category initiatives and campaigns
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- Monitor category performance and make recommendations to improve customer and commercial outcomes
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You're Likely a Match If You Have

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- Experience as a Category Manager within a retail,



wholesale or FMCG setting
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- Experience managing product categories and delivering commercial outcomes
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- Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
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- Commercial acumen with the ability to analyse data and identify opportunities for growth
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business
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What's on Offer

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We're proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

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Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities
n Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
n Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)
n Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
n Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

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About Us

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At Total Tools & Hardware Group (Part of Metcash), we're more than just a group of hardware and tool retailers — we're a national network helping build stronger communities.

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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.

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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 it's 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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This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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