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? We’re seeking a motivated professional to join our Regatta Professional team, playing a key part in developing products from conception through to launch while ensuring the highest quality and safety standards.

As Junior Category Manager, you will support the Head of Product and Category Manager in the development, sourcing, buying and presentation of the Regatta Professional product range. Working closely with colleagues across Product, Design, Buying, Sales, Marketing and our teams in Asia, you will play an important role in ensuring products are delivered on time, to the required quality standards and achieve target margins.

• Previous experience within 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.
• Aware of safety standards and compliance requirements relating to workwear.
• Genuine interest in workwear, uniform, PPE and commercial product development.
• 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 work to challenging deadlines.

• Profit Share Bonus based on company success.
• Future‑Proof Pension plan.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Loyalty rewards: extra day off for every 3 years of service, up to 2 additional days.
• Option to buy up to 3 additional days of annual leave each year.
• Comprehensive training and development, including bite‑size learning, apprenticeship courses and ongoing career growth opportunities.
• Exclusive discounts across all our brands.
• Access to a range of perks via company website.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years of service.
• Birthday hours to celebrate your special day.
• Company walks for wellness and connection.
• State‑of‑the‑art head office workspace.
• Paid volunteer day.
• Free, secure on‑site parking.
• Subsidised canteen with Starbucks coffee.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness suite and wellbeing room.
• On‑site shower facilities with hairdryers and straighteners.

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.

Join us in making a difference, both for our team and the world around us!