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Date:
2 Oct 2025
Location:
Heatherton, VIC, AUSTRALIA
Company:
Metcash
Join Total Tools and Hardware Group as a Business Unit Manager – Lead the Trade Category
About The Opportunity
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact in Australia's hardware industry? At Total Tools and Hardware Group (TTHG), we're more than just a supplier — we're a powerhouse supporting over 600 independent stores nationwide. With trusted brands like Mitre 10 and Home Timber & Hardware, we're strengthening local communities one postcode at a time.
This is a senior leadership role working directly with the Hardware Group, focused on the Trade category — one of the most commercially significant areas of our business. You'll be responsible for leading a high-performing team of Merchants, owning the strategy, and driving performance across a national network.
What You Will Be Doing
As our Business Unit Manager, you will:
- Lead, coach, and develop a dedicated team of Category Managers and Merchants
- Drive sales, margin, and supplier income targets across key trade-focused categories
- Shape and execute forward-thinking category and promotional strategies
- Build strong supplier partnerships and lead commercial negotiations
- Stay ahead of industry trends to identify new opportunities for innovation
- Be a visible leader across the TTHG network, working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders and retail partners
- Influence major business decisions and represent Merchandise at executive level
You're Likely a Match If You Are/have
- An experienced leader – You've managed teams in a fast-paced retail or trade environment and know how to coach, motivate, and hold people accountable
- Commercially sharp – You understand the full P&L; and know how to build margin while delivering customer value
- Category-savvy – You bring deep knowledge of category management, product lifecycle, ranging and promotional planning
- A strong communicator & influencer – You're confident dealing with senior internal stakeholders and suppliers, and able to bring others on the journey
- Retail or trade focused – Experience in hardware, construction, building materials, or trade-based industries is highly desirable
- Innovative and data-driven – You combine creativity with a keen eye for detail and the ability to turn data into clear direction
Join the TTHG Family
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.
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
Growth opportunities: 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
Ready to lead a high-impact team and shape the future of Trade at TTHG?
Apply now and help us give locals the tools to build stronger communities — literally
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📌 Business Unit Manager
🏢 Total Tools and Hardware Group
📍 Heatherton