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National Account Manager Hardware

Cranbourne, Victoria, Australia

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National Account Manager – Hardware (Bunnings)


About the Role

This role is 100% focused on Bunnings, with responsibility for the hardware categories.

We are looking for a commercially driven National Account Manager who can take ownership of the hardware range within Bunnings and deliver results.

This is not a traditional account management role — the focus is on:

  • Improving the existing hardware range
  • Winning ranging within the category
  • Growing category performance
  • Delivering strong in-store execution

You will work alongside other account management resources across different categories, with clear ownership of hardware.


Key Responsibilities

  • Own and grow the hardware categories within the Bunnings account
  • Improve and optimise the existing hardware range to drive better category performance
  • Lead range reviews, submissions, and tender opportunities within hardware
  • Drive category growth through data-led insights and commercial decision-making
  • Own the end-to-end implementation of new hardware products
  • Work closely with the field team to ensure strong in-store execution and compliance
  • Manage pricing, promotions, and margin performance within the category
  • Build strong relationships with Bunnings buyers and stakeholders across hardware


Qualifications & ExperienceEssential

  • Proven experience as a National or Key Account Manager
  • Direct experience managing Bunnings or a similar major retail account
  • Background in hardware, electrical, building, or trade-related categories
  • Demonstrated success in winning ranging and growing categories
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • Highly organised and able to operate in a fast-paced environment


Preferred

  • Existing relationships within Bunnings hardware categories
  • Experience launching new products into major retail
  • Experience working with field sales or merchandising teams
  • Strong understanding of in-store execution and planograms


About the Business

We are a fast-growing, high-performance business focused on delivering Category Improvement at Pace.

Working closely with Bunnings, we specialise in building and growing categories through strong sourcing, commercial execution, and best-in-class in-store delivery.

We back driven people with real responsibility, clear accountability, and the opportunity to grow with the business.


Why Join Us

  • Take ownership of a key category within Bunnings (Hardware)
  • Work directly with buyers and decision-makers
  • Be part of a business on a strong growth trajectory
  • Opportunity to grow as the business scales
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