Category Manager - Professional

Role Overview

Are you a commercially driven Category Manager with a passion for workwear and PPE? Looking for a role where you can own the full product lifecycle, influence innovation, and bring high‑quality, compliant products to market? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager – Professional Workwear & PPE to join our growing team.

A full job description outlining all deliverables and requirements for the above can be found attached to the advert on our careers page.

• Take full ownership of the Professional Workwear range, driving the briefing, development, sourcing and buying strategy.
• Ensure ranges are delivered on time, to target margin, and to the highest quality and compliance standards.
• Shape commercially successful ranges while ensuring all products meet PPE regulations and certification requirements.
• Submit PPE technical files and analyse test reports.
• Balance innovation and cost with a strong commercial eye for design.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Present ideas at key milestones, including range reviews and product launches.
• Travel to the Far East is expected within this role.

• Proven experience within workwear, PPE or uniform categories, ideally within a brand, distributor or wholesaler.
• Strong understanding of PPE regulations, standards and certification processes.
• Experience in submitting PPE technical files and analysing test reports.
• Keen commercial eye for design with the ability to balance innovation and cost.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Strong communication skills, with experience working cross‑functionally and with international teams (including Asia).

• Profit Share Bonus: discretionary bonus based on the company's success.
• Future‑Proof Pension: comprehensive pension plan.
• Annual Leave: 25 days starting annual leave entitlement.
• Loyalty Rewards: an extra day off for every 3 years of service, up to 2 additional days.
• Buy More Leave: buy up to an additional 3 days of annual leave every year.
• Continual development: comprehensive training and development, including bite‑size learning, apprenticeship courses and ongoing opportunities to grow your career.
• Exclusive Discounts: special discounts across all our brands.
• Perks at Your Fingertips: access a variety of benefits through our company website.
• Family Support: enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave after 2 years of service.
• Celebrate You: birthday hours to celebrate your special day.
• Wellness Walks: join company walks to stay active and connect with colleagues.
• Inspiring Workspace: work in a state‑of‑the‑art Head Office environment.
• Volunteer Day: paid day off to give back to your community.
• Hassle‑Free Parking: free, secure on‑site parking for all employees.
• Delicious Dining: subsidised canteen meals, featuring Starbucks coffee.
• Cycle to Work: savings on travel with our cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Fitness Perks: discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness suite and wellbeing room access.
• Convenient Facilities: on‑site shower facilities complete with hairdryers and straighteners.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At Regatta Group, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.