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    Category Manager - Urmston, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom - REGATTA

    REGATTA
    REGATTA Urmston, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Looking for a role where you can thrive in a fast-paced retail buying office?
    Do you have proven experience of developing and buying a range to target margin to meet company turnover through increased sales?

    If so, we have an opportunity for a Junior Category Manager to join our Regatta Product team here in Urmston, Manchester to be responsible for the briefing, development, sourcing and Buying of part of the Lifestyle ranges, achieving target margin and delivery on time to the required quality.

    Market research of the Lifestyle men's and women's ranges led across UK and Europe, with in depth understanding gained of the Regatta key wholesale customer and own multi-channel distribution- retail, online and concessions.

    Clear design and branding direction provided with the design team, ensuring the brief enables creativity and innovation
    Fabric performance standards, requirements, and guidelines set
    In depth understanding of the Lifestyle ranges sales price list and market key price points, with costing comparisons carried out pre and during development phase, with product developed to clear price point strategies
    Suitable and commercial product innovation bought to the Lifestyle ranges from Asia after fabric mills, garment factories and industry exhibitions visited in Asia


    Analysis:
    ~ Commercially driven decisions made across all markets through in depth analysis

    Products designed and engineered to a specific price point bringing commercial innovation to a slot
    Fabric seasonal folders and UK fabric library set up and maintained. Knowledge of core and seasonal fabrics collections demonstrated
    As our future Junior Category Manager, you will have:
    Knowledge of building a specification for appropriate product area. Understanding of fabric performance, testing standards and ability to question results if necessary
    Experience of liaising with Product Development and Design team, to building product the desired price
    Discretionary profit share bonus
    ~ Pension
    ~ Staff discounts
    ~ Access to company benefits website
    ~24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
    ~ An extra day of annual leave for every 3 years' service up to an additional 3
    ~ State of the art Head Office
    ~ A paid day off for volunteering
    ~ Free parking
    ~ Subsidised canteen and Starbucks
    ~ Cycle to work scheme
    ~ Discounted gym membership
    ~ Shower facilities including hairdryers and GHD straighteners

    The Regatta Group supplies quality outdoor clothing and accessories through our 3 great brands - Regatta, Craghoppers and Dare2b - whether exploring the Amazon rainforest, walking your dog in the local park or cycling the Tour de France, we have what you need.

    It's a friendly, supportive family business - a place where bakers, dog walkers, book worms, students, parents, travellers, movie buffs, foodies, festival goers, musicians and more come together to create experiences consumers really appreciate.

    Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation.

    Regatta Group is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.


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