Junior Category Manager
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Area | North West, UK |
| Sector | Retail Head Office - Buying |
| Salary | GBP26000.00 - GBP28000.00 per annum |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH30285_1715080749 |
- Description
JUNIOR CATEGORY MANAGER | MANCHESTER | £26,000 - £28,000 +BENEFITS
Buying or Product Developers, this is a brilliant opportunity for you. If you love product, but also the analysis behind how you can drive sales & profit then a category focussed role like this one could be a great move for you.
This is an established & reputable high street retailer where you'll be working across ladies, mens & kids multi-product. Known for having good morals, culture & benefits, this is a brand where you'll really flourish in your established to senior career.
Benefits:
* Hybrid Working
* Bonus
* Easy location
* Free Parking
* + additional lifestyle perks
As the Junior Category Manager:- The design and development of your departments offer across the retailers x4 key brands.
- You will drive profitability for the brand through the management of sales, trading actions, range newness & efficiency and staying on top of the competition
- Collaborate with cross functional departments business wide, including wholesale, retail, concessions and trading teams
- You will build a strong relationship with your designers and product sourcing team with setting a clear product brief
- Manage price negotiations with suppliers in the Far East directly and/or via their China office
- Established background in effective sourcing to develop range quality, best price, at the right time, in the right place.
- You will build a sound relationship with the supply base to protect the groups ethical sourcing code of conduct.
- Products are developed and produced meeting the required compliance standards across all sales markets. Close work with the Head of Technical and Compliance for Regatta and kept up to date with all legislation
- Knowledge of the outdoor, workwear and sportswear camping and equipment brands and market
- Understanding of overseas sourcing
Our clients prides themselves on an inclusive environment. They are proud of their stance in the retail sector, successful trading, marketing leading product ranges. .
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