Senior Client Relationship Manager
High calibre relationship builder at a national level in the corporate space. I’m a strategic thinker, opportunistic in my approach with company growth at the forefront of my mind. I have previous experience in sales and solutions agency, leading, mentoring, and coaching merchandising teams to success through elevating standards in FMCG stores.
Love to challenge myself physically (lifting weights) emotionally (keeping a positive mindset) and professionally (ROI driven) I march to the beat of my own drum, will drive anywhere for a good coffee crave sunshine and love exploring new restaurants.
Team leader VIC/TAS
I’m a bit of a footy (AFL) nuffy, but I prefer to watch games on TV rather than at than being at the game.
QLD Team Leader
I have 20 years experience in both general merchandise and FMCG, both client facing and operationally. I love interacting with all our stakeholders, the office decision makers and the operators.
I'm a sports nut! I have swam, played water polo and soccer, played golf and dabbled in many more. I can't get enough of watching and supporting my teams, especially in rugby and soccer.
Training & Mentoring Specialist
I come to FIT with an extensive background in coaching, business, mentoring, merchandising in FMCG, hardware and other retail outlets as well as a significant training background. I enjoy helping people see the value of visual merchandising, sharing knowledge and wisdom while also providing opportunities to improve our implementation processes and mentoring strategies to make a tangible and measurable difference. This role allows me to bring my expertise together to really make a difference to FIT as an organisation, our people and our clients.
I can confidently talk about almost any topic for 15mins without giving it too much thought. I think outside the box and will often have a different perspective to share, just to see the alternate side. Sunshine and water are my happy places, so you will often find me by the water staring off into the sunset
State Manager VIC & TAS
Joined FIT in 2023 as a state manager of Vic/Tas, currently looking after 30 plus Merchandisers and working closely with our Clients Manager to grow and expand the business. Previously coming from a background of Managing Retail stores in the construction industry.
I am keen on anything sport and gym related and Also enjoy camping or any outdoor activities.
HR Business Partner
Im so excited to be part of the FIT Merchandising team! I bring a wealth of experience in generalist HR, employment relations, business partnering, talent acquisition and development gained in a number of industries both in Australia and the UK. I look forward to contributing to the FIT team’s growth strategies and taking their talents, expertise, performance and
I am also a published children’s author of The Bestie Series
Administration and Payroll Assistant
Previously I was a Merchandiser in East Gippsland Victoria, at the Bairnsdale and Sale stores for just over 2 years.
I love travelling and on most weekends spend my time going on adventures with my family. The outdoors and nature based activities are where I spend most of my free time.
Senior Relationship Manager
I joined Fit in 2023 bringing to our Team and Suppliers 18 years of Industry experience in developing and coaching Sales and Merchandising Teams, driving Sales Initiatives and ensuring great partnerships are developed both with our suppliers and customers.
Massive sports fan particularly with Baseball and Soccer where often my competitive nature comes out....
VIC Team Leader
My role is to support my State Manager with supplier task completion, training new team members (which is one of my strengths), merchandising, assembly and demonstrations.
I have over 11 years experience in Bunnings, so I bring a good amount of knowledge to the team.
Weekends & spare time spent mainly outdoors.
Weekends away caravanning.
Involved in Basketball across playing & officiating.
National Operations Coordinator / NZ Manager
My role is to support the field team and our suppliers to ensure all tasks and objectives are executed at the retail outlets. I enjoy onboarding new suppliers and ensuring that the implementation with FIT is seamless and easy for them.
I also manage our team of amazing representatives in NZ.
I have been working in Retail Merchandising for over 10 years and love the satisfaction that comes from seeing our suppliers' brands sell well in stores.
My weekends and spare time are mainly spent outdoors in the garden.
I love spending time with my grandkids and family.
There’s nothing like adding a good meme or fun emoji to emails and messages to the team to keep spirits high.
General Manager
Starting with FIT in 2015 I have worn all the hats in this business. I bring a wealth of expertise to our clients and team. My focus is on managing the Executive Leaders, Finance, Strategic Business Planning and Supplier satisfaction. I am committed to the success of the business and that of our valued clients and talented team.
I sit on a Board of 8 other Business to bring insight and innovation to our Brand.
When I am not managing this scaling business, I like to spend time on the water. Boating, jet skiing, paddle boarding and kayaking are my passions. I also like to throw heavy things around, enjoying weight training to challenge myself. To chill out I read and relax.
VIC Representative
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Sales and Merchandising Specialist
As a seasoned professional in the field of Sales and Merchandising, I bring a wealth of expertise to our clients. My focus is on providing insightful Business Solutions, customised Sales Staff, and innovative and creative Merchandisers and Installers across a variety of retail industries. With a deep understanding of consumer behaviour and market trends, I excel in developing effective strategies to drive sales growth and enhance brand visibility.
When I'm not conjuring merchandising magic, you'll find me perfecting the art of comedic timing. Yes, I moonlight as an aspiring stand-up comedian. Telling jokes and making people laugh is my secret weapon in keeping those creative juices flowing. After all, a little laughter adds spice to the retail universe and makes every shopping experience a memorable one.
NSW and ACT Team Leader
I started off as a Casual at FIT Merchandising in February 2023. I am now a Team Leader. I bring to the company, all team members, and clients my support, patience, time, and loyalty to make sure I do the best I can and to grow with my team. Making sure our clients are happy and products are in-store, clean, and tidy.
When it comes to the weekend, I love spending as much time with my 6 year old son as I don't get to spend much time with him throughout the week. I also love my music and my animals. When I get time to myself, I like going for drives or colouring in.
QLD Representative
I commenced with Fit in 2020, firstly with the assembly team and then moving into my current position within Fit. My role is to support my State Manager, Aaron, and assist with merchandising, assembly, and tactical projects. I also make sales calls to independent retail outlets. I love the variety my role brings and enjoy building relationships in-store. I am told that chatting with staff in the retail outlets should be a hobby; I’m so good at it.
My passion is my car, which keeps me broke and living at home at 21, but she's well worth it. I love to attend car shows and take images of my car to show on my Instagram page, stylo_g6e. I am active in the car community. I have a cat called Bella, and we call her the 'terrorist' as she's super destructive.
SA, WA and Alice Springs State Manager
I commenced with FIT in 2021, firstly with the assembly team and then moving into my current position within FIT. I bring a wealth of retail experience to the role that allows me to coach, motivate, and inspire my team.
Outside of work, I am a massive sports fan, sorry, not AFL or Rugby League. To keep fit, I like to walk and bike ride. Spending time with family, whether it's dinner, games, or going out on Sunday morning for coffee, is very important to me. To relax, I like to read and binge-watch TV shows.
QLD, Northern NSW and NT State Manager
I started with FIT around 2016, where I predominantly helped with the refit/tactical side of the business. Over the course of several years, I merchandised in multiple stores while also coordinating and completing small and large projects within Bunnings.
I am now the State Manager for QLD, Northern NSW, and the NT, managing around 30 merchandisers, on top of also coordinating tactical projects.
I am committed to working closely with our clients to help achieve goals and to implement mechanisms that drive sales and growth as a team.
During my free time I like to keep fit (whether that be lifting weights or other cardio activities), play 8 ball, not kill my bonsai, and play video games.
National Projects Coordinator
I started with FIT in 2021 as a Merchandiser after being with Dynamic Sales for 3 years. I then moved on to projects with Paul in 2022. I have been running my own Speakers Bureau since 1997 and have had experiences during that time running the business that I bring to Fit Projects. I am committed to growing the project side of Fit with Pete and look forward to what the future holds.
In my downtime, I like fishing and camping, the occasional round of golf, and movies. I also enjoy the beach, the snow, and the bush. I am an avid reader and a serious crime podcast enthusiast.
Executive Assistant
Initially, my working career started in Accounts Receivable in manufacturing. After 12 years, I moved into Contracts Administration in the mining exploration sector. During that time, I had the opportunity to spend 12 months in Papua New Guinea training PNG Nationals in Contracts Admin and Procurement. For the last 10 years, I have been in Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant roles, working predominantly in FMCG with high-level executives. In March 2022, I moved back to Queensland, continuing to work remotely until I started at Fit Merchandising, assisting Dale and Julie in September 2022 as their Executive Assistant.
Reading, swimming, and walking are my relaxation tools. I am crazy scared of heights. I love traveling and immersing myself in different cultures, languages, food, and music (even though I am tone deaf).
HR Business Partner
I play a key role in actively consulting and supporting the FIT team to optimise the performance of our people and achieve results using pragmatic and best practice HR solutions. I am genuinely passionate about helping people and fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
I was born in Argentina and can speak fluent Spanish and English.
Outside of work, I love spending time with family, friends, my beautiful sausage dog called Louie, and eating lots of food!
Founder & Managing Director
With a strong emphasis on nurturing connections between wholesalers and retailers, I have accumulated over three decades of invaluable industry experience. Throughout my career, I have successfully led high-performance teams while working with renowned brands in Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, I am privileged to serve on the Board of eight other businesses, where I contribute valuable insights and drive continuous innovation.
I am deeply passionate about health, fitness, and nurturing a growth mindset in both business and personal relationships. Committed to continuous learning, I invest in myself and the FIT team to foster stronger business partnerships.