Junior Category Manager - Professional

Overview

Are you a Junior Category Manager who is passionate about product development and looking to build your career in workwear? You will play a key part in developing products from conception through to launch while ensuring they meet the highest quality and safety standards.

• Support the Head of Product and Category Manager in the development, sourcing, buying and presentation of the Regatta Professional product range.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Product, Design, Buying, Sales, Marketing and teams in Asia to deliver products on time, to required quality standards and target margins.
• Participate in market research, product development, launch and sales support activities.

• Previous experience within a product, buying, merchandising, category, sourcing or product development role.
• Good understanding of the product development process, from concept and briefing to launch and range management.
• Awareness of safety standards and compliance requirements relating to workwear.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse product testing information and interpret technical reports.
• Analytical mindset to interpret sales, stock and product performance data.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders across different functions and international teams.
• Proactive and collaborative approach with willingness to learn and develop.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of pricing, margin and product costing principles.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and product management systems is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet challenging deadlines.

• Profit Share Bonus
• Future‑Proof Pension
• Annual Leave (25 days)
• Loyalty Rewards (extra day off for every 3 years of service, up to 2 additional days)
• Buy More Leave (up to 3 additional days per year)
• Continual development through training and apprenticeship courses
• Exclusive brand discounts
• Access to company benefits portal
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave after 2 years of service
• Birthday hours
• Wellness walks and employee referral program
• State‑of‑the‑art head office workspace
• Paid volunteer day
• Free on‑site parking
• Subsidised canteen and coffee
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym memberships and on‑site fitness suite
• On‑site shower facilities with hairdryers and straighteners

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.