Are you a commercially minded product enthusiast with a passion for kids’ apparel and a flair for bringing great ranges to life? Looking for a role where you can develop your sourcing, product development and buying skills while helping shape innovative, market-leading ranges across global channels? If so, we have an opportunity for a Junior Category Manager - Kids to join our Product team!
The Impact You Will Have In This Role Is
* Conduct market research across UK and Europe to understand the range, key customers and multi-channel distribution.
* Define clear range requirements for Design, including price points, fabric, fit and construction.
* Provide strong creative and brand direction to enable innovative design briefs.
* Maintain accurate product documentation and PLM updates, keeping teams informed.
* Lead fabric sourcing and development, issuing clear briefs and setting performance standards.
* Manage range handover and development with Design and Asia teams, resolving queries quickly.
* Understand pricing and key market price points, carrying out costing comparisons to meet strategy.
* Bring commercial product innovation from fabric mills, factories and industry events.
* Deliver confident range presentations at key meetings including strategy, sample reviews and launches.
A full job description outlining all deliverables and requirements for the above can be found attached to the advert on our careers page.
As our future Junior Category Manager - Kids you will have
* Strong market knowledge of the outdoor kids apparel industry.
* High attention to detail.
* Awareness of industry and product specific legal and compliance regulations.
* Willing to travel across UK/EU for research and to Asia for supplier and factory visits.
* Competent user of Microsoft 365.
* Stay updated on competitor ranges, pricing and market trends.
* Skilled in building and checking product specifications (SMS and bulk).
* Strong understanding of fabric performance, testing standards and garment construction.
* 2 years’ experience developing and buying ranges to target margin in a fast-paced retail environment.
* Experience working with Asia teams, including regular trips and cultural understanding.
* Experienced in working with Product Development/Design and building to clear price points.
* Confident presenting ranges to small and large audiences.
We Can Offer You
* Profit Share Bonus: Enjoy a discretionary bonus based on the company's success.
* Future-Proof Pension: Secure your retirement with our comprehensive pension plan.
* Annual Leave: 25 days starting annual leave entitlement
* Buy More Leave: Buy up to an additional 3 days of annual leave every year
* Exclusive Discounts: Get special discounts across all our brands.
* Perks at Your Fingertips: Access a variety of benefits through our company website.
* Loyalty Rewards: Earn an extra day off for every 3 years of service, up to 2 additional days.
* Family Support: Benefit from enhanced Maternity & Paternity schemes after 2 years of service.
* Celebrate You: Take advantage of 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: Enjoy a paid day off to give back to your community.
* Hassle-Free Parking: Free, secure on-site parking for all employees.
* Delicious Dining: Enjoy meals at our subsidized canteen, featuring Starbucks coffee.
* Cycle to Work: Save on travel with our cycle-to-work scheme.
* Fitness Perks: Access discounted gym memberships at various locations.
* Convenient Facilities: Freshen up with our on-site shower facilities, complete with hairdryers and straighteners.
Our Regatta Family
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 our customers really appreciate.
The thing we all have in common, is that we share the same core values of Great Relationships and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Our Investment In The Environment
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the opportunity to support our Group wide sustainability committee and put ideas into action and really make a difference to the world we live in!
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.
Take the leap-join us in making a difference, both for our team and the world around us!
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