Group Manager, Merchandising

Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveHire Limited is seeking a Group Manager, Merchandising to shape the future of Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT. You will lead the end‑to‑end merchandising strategy across a diverse, iconic portfolio.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will unite brand management, merchandise financial planning, product design and development, and marketing to drive sustainable growth. You will build and lead high‑performing teams across merchandising, planning, product and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the merchandising strategy across Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT.
• Lead brand, product and portfolio strategy to strengthen market positioning and commercial performance.
• Drive product ranging, pricing and lifecycle management to maximise sales, profit and inventory outcomes.
• Oversee merchandise financial planning, stock optimisation and trading performance.
• Deliver profitable growth through effective buyership, open-to-buy and inventory management.
• Lead the development of innovative apparel solutions through design, product development and textile innovation.
• Align go-to-market activity across brands, sales channels and customer segments.
• Oversee digital marketing, customer insights, loyalty and brand engagement initiatives.
• Build, develop and lead high-performing teams across merchandising, planning, product and marketing.
• Drive continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration and achievement of key commercial KPIs.

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of some of Australia's most recognisable workwear brands. As Group Manager, Merchandising, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and commercial success of Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT, leading the end-to-end merchandising strategy across a diverse and iconic portfolio.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will lead Brand Management, Merchandise Financial Planning, Product Design & Development and Marketing, bringing together commercial insight, product innovation and customer focus to deliver sustainable growth. With significant influence across the business, you'll partner closely with Sales, Sourcing and Executive leaders to drive performance, strengthen brand position and unlock new opportunities.

We're looking for an influential commercial leader who can balance strategic vision with execution, build high-performing teams, and deliver profitable growth in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and execute the merchandising strategy across Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT.
• Lead brand, product and portfolio strategy to strengthen market positioning and commercial performance.
• Drive product ranging, pricing and lifecycle management to maximise sales, profit and inventory outcomes.
• Oversee merchandise financial planning, stock optimisation and trading performance.
• Deliver profitable growth through effective buyership, open-to-buy and inventory management.
• Lead the development of innovative apparel solutions through design, product development and textile innovation.
• Align go-to-market activity across brands, sales channels and customer segments.
• Oversee digital marketing, customer insights, loyalty and brand engagement initiatives.
• Build, develop and lead high-performing teams across merchandising, planning, product and marketing.
• Drive continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration and achievement of key commercial KPIs.