James Cooper Email & Phone Number

Pascoe Vale South, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Manage the curation of the website content to create a world-class shopping experience.Lead the production of videos, blogs, and product content for social media channels.

Melbourne, Australia

Responsible for managing the Power Tool department for Total Tools Australia.This area includes key segments such as Cordless and Corded Power Tools, as well as Outdoor Power Equipment.

Total Tools Support Office - Port Melbourne

Power Tools and Pneumatic NailersDevelop and manage core ranges that meets all requirements for the group and the market.Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and conduct regular strategic meetings.Management of the catalogue program, product selection, conduct copy and product proofing and review catalogue performance.Two times per annum attend Conference and provide a presentation to the group based on plans to help build a stronger category, and most importantly deliver more profits to Franchisees.Continually manage products featured on the website and adhere to strict Price Policies.Work with Exclusive Brands team to ensure all opportunities to introduce private label products are explored.Provide troubleshooting advice to network.Provide support to Assistant Category Manager and continue to develop their skills with a view to increase their own portfolio.

Total Tools Support Office - Port Melbourne

Power Tools, Power Tool Accessories & Air ToolsPrimary Duties include:Develop and manage the Merchandise program that meets the strategies of the group.Create category plans to assist stores to improve their business performance.Provide support to Buying Coordinator and continue to work on developing their skills.Negotiations with suppliers on key business functions such as Purchase Agreements & Trading Terms, Catalogue Submissions, Supplier Conferences and other day to day functions.As required, conduct competition check analysis on key categories and maintenance of pricing.Create and maintain in-store Feature & Benefit cards for all Power Tools and Air Compressors.Build a comprehensive promotional program that includes products in all 14 publications.

Total Tools Support Office - Port Melbourne

Power Tools, Power Tool Accessories & Air ToolsPrimary Duties include:To work with the National Category Managers to develop and manage the Merchandise program that meets the strategies of the group.To work with the National Category Managers in all aspects of planning and analysis.Work collaboratively with the Support Office team and the store network to implement the Merchandise strategies.Contribute to effective supplier’s relations to achieve best possible supplier terms for the Total Tools group.Coordinate the product and pricing maintenance for all sales and promotional campaigns and ensure conversion to regular pricing structures after campaign ends.Ensure all products sourced adhere to all necessary Australian standards and compliance and registrations.Adhere to company policies and procedures, keeping appropriate files, directories, and manuals up to date and ready for reference.Work with the National Category Managers in regular category reviews to identify new product opportunities, for both local suppliers and private brands to maximise the store gross profit margin, as well as achieve private brand penetration targets.

Victoria, Australia

Achieve sales budget and market share objectives.Effectively sell Makita's product range and increase distribution in all market segments.Deliver Makita's merchandising strategies as well as conduct range reviews and extensions. To ensure Makita Shops are exclusively stocked with Makita products.Implement company promotional objectives and activities.Communicate effectively to all levels of Customer Management the Company's Marketing and Promotional plans and to be aware of all key customer personnel.Maintain call cycle frequency and discuss any variations with State Sales Manager.Build strong business relationships with all customers and strive to be their 'best' representative.Minimise credits and assist in debtors collection when and where necessary.

Hallam, Victoria

To provide support to the National Category Manager and National Business Manager, assists and contributing to the efficient operation of the Merchandise Department.Develop a comprehensive Outdoor Power Equipment range for forthcoming seasons and produce a detailed Catalogue which is then supplied to each store to assist in implementing new ranges.Plan and execute a program designed to support the store network with highly competitive and specific products to generate increased foot traffic.Negotiations with suppliers on matters such as Purchase Agreements & Trading Terms, Catalogue Submissions, Attendances to Supplier Conferences and other day to day functions.Range stock monitoring of core ranges with an emphasis on import ranges.As required, conduct competition check analysis on applicable products / categories and maintenance of price sensitive lines.Management of the catalogue program, product selection, conduct copy and product proofing and review catalogue performance.Implement required Warehouse Inductions and review performance.

Hallam, Victoria

Assist the Category Manager in all aspects of the Marketing Program.To help improve Masterfile Integrity and conduct General Administration.To continue to demonstrate behavioural alignment to the Mitre 10 core values of customer focus, working together, commitment & accountability and celebrate & reward success.Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business (inventory, marketing, finance, supply chain, hub)Assist with the Return-To-Vendor program.Manage store communications via Daily Store Bulletins and dedicated Range Brochures.

Hoppers Crossing, Victoria

Multiple positions over my time working with Costa's Mitre 10. Positions held:Department Manager (PowerTools)Trade Manager (Werribee Branch)Marketing Manager (4 x Stores)Assistant Manager (Retail)

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

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