Head of Hard Home

Head of Hard Home

• VIC, Australia
• Product
• Full time Adairs is on an exciting journey to become Australia's Ultimate Home Style Destination, making this a fantastic time to join our business.

For over 100 years, we've helped Australians create homes that are stylish, functional and uniquely theirs. Today, we're focused on delivering inspiring products, exceptional customer experiences and continued growth across our stores and online business.

We're looking for an experienced retail product leader to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract and lead the strategy, growth and performance of our Hard Home category.

How You'll Add Value

Reporting to the General Manager Product & Design, you'll lead the strategic direction and commercial performance of the Hard Home category. You'll combine customer insight, product innovation and commercial expertise to deliver inspiring ranges, drive profitable growth and strengthen our market position.

Working closely with Product, Planning, Marketing, Retail, Supply Chain and Retail Operations, you'll identify opportunities, influence decision-making and ensure exceptional execution across the end-to-end product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies that drive sales, profit and growth
• Lead seasonal range development and product innovation
• Identify commercial opportunities through customer, market and performance insights
• Partner across the business to deliver best-in-class customer outcomes
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Product team
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the category

About You:

• Proven experience as a Category Manager, within Merchandising, Retail Management or a related field environment
• Strong experience across Furniture, Homewares or broader Home & Living categories, with a proven track record of delivering category growth and commercial outcomes
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams
• Strategic and commercially astute, with the ability to translate customer, market and performance insights into growth opportunities
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across Planning, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Supply Chain and Retail Operations
• Deep understanding of customer behaviour, market trends and the Australian retail landscape
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive alignment, challenge thinking and influence business-wide decisions
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Marketing, Merchandising or a related discipline (preferred)

Here’s what makes working with us genuinely special:

• Imagine a workplace where your weekend errands can happen Monday to Friday
• Work from a world-class retail and lifestyle destination, with unparalleled access to shopping, dining and everyday essentials
• Discounted reformer pilates, yoga and strength training just steps from our office
• State-of-the-art end-of-trip facilities — ride in, refresh or get ready for a night out
• A fun, buzzing office culture (yes, the drinks cart makes an appearance — bubbles included)
• Generous team discount across Adairs and our wider group, including exclusive sample sales
• Referral rewards — good people bring good people
• Weekly “All-In” meetings – always be in the know of what is happening across the entire business
• Free onsite parking + novated lease options
• Support that matters: EAP (legal, financial, wellbeing) + discounted health insurance
• Family-friendly benefits, including a dedicated nursing room for new parents

Why Adairs?

Because we’re more than a workplace. We’re a place where people feel inspired, valued, supported and connected — all under one incredible roof. Apply Now.