Category Manager
Port Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA
About the Opportunity
We're looking for a Category Manager who enjoys building, growing and challenging a category, not just maintaining one.
This is an opportunity to own a significant portfolio within Total Tools, partnering with some of the industry's biggest brands to shape range, pricing and promotional strategies that influence stores and customers across the country.
With the support of a dedicated Category Assistant, you'll have the autonomy to focus on the bigger picture, make commercial decisions and see your ideas come to life in a fast-paced retail environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Taking ownership of a high-impact category and its commercial performance
- Shaping ranges, pricing and promotional strategies that drive sales and profitability
- Building strong partnerships with major suppliers and leading commercial negotiations
- Delivering engaging promotional programs that drive sales and customer interest
- Partnering closely with stores to gather feedback, shape ranges and ensure the category delivers at store level
- Staying on top of new technology, trends and category developments to keep the range relevant and market‑leading
You’re likely a match if you have
- Proven success owning and growing a category
- Strong supplier partnerships and confidence negotiating commercial outcomes
- The ability to turn customer insights and data into action
- A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery
- Experience working closely with stores and cross-functional teams
What’s on offer
We’re 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 2024–2025)
🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited
About Us
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.
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 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.
This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not submit profiles or make contact regarding this opportunity.
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