Sarah Nedelkos

Senior Client Relationship Manager

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Phill Griggs

Team leader VIC/TAS

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Paul Tanner

National Operations Delivery Manager

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A successful 30-year career in the hardware industry. My journey began in the UK, managing stores, leading teams and operations. I joined the FIT team in 2024 following various leadership roles in Bunnings. I have a keen eye for detail, both in merchandising and operations. My role provides a strategic mix of engaging with our clients and our merchandising teams to provide the best possible outcomes and solutions in the retail space.

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Grant Wheeler

QLD Team Leader

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Kerrie Setter

Operations Admin/Support

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Kelly Cormack

Administration and Payroll Assistant

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Laura Johnson

Training & Mentoring Specialist

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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.

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Ben Ryan

State Manager VIC & TAS

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Tanya Smyth

HR Business Partner

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Melanie Light

Senior Relationship Manager

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Glenn Miller

VIC Team Leader

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Debbie McCarthy

National Operations Coordinator / NZ Manager

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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.

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Julie Allen

General Manager

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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.

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Ashwine Nurjahja

VIC Representative

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James Wilson

Sales and Merchandising Specialist

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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.

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Renee Hind

NSW and ACT Team Leader

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Colby Chalmers

QLD Representative

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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.

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Errol Green

SA, WA and Alice Springs State Manager

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Aaron Kelly

QLD, Northern NSW and NT State Manager

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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.

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Adrian Lyssenkoff

National Projects Coordinator

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Cathie Dunn

Executive Assistant

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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.

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Stephanie Avendano

HR Business Partner

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Dale Keating

Founder & Managing Director

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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.

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Meet the Team

We have a wonderful team of more than 150 people, who work enthusiastically to represent our clients' brands and products professionally throughout Australia and New Zealand

Dale Keating

Julie Allen

Kelly Cormack

Tanya Smyth

Adrian Lyssenkoff

Aaron Kelly

Melanie Light

Errol Green

Colby Chalmers

Renee Hind

Phill Griggs

Sarah Nedelkos

Paul Tanner

Kerrie Setter

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