Group Merchandising Leader — Growth & Innovation

Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety is seeking a Group Manager, Merchandising to shape the future of Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT, leading end-to-end merchandising strategy and commercial growth. Based in Melbourne, you will steer brand management, product development and marketing to unlock value across iconic workwear lines.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will unite strategy with execution, build high-performing teams and drive sustainable profitability in a dynamic market.

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

Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety is seeking a Group Manager, Merchandising to shape the future of Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT, leading end-to-end merchandising strategy and commercial growth. Based in Melbourne, you will steer brand management, product development and marketing to unlock value across iconic workwear lines.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will unite strategy with execution, build high-performing teams and drive sustainable profitability in a dynamic market.