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Junior Category Manager

Zachary Daniels
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Sale, Cheshire M33 7SZ

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Junior Category Manager position is based in Manchester with an international retailer, offering a salary of £30,000 plus benefits and flexible/hybrid working options.
  • The role requires an established background in effective sourcing and at least 1-2 years of experience in a similar category management or product development role.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting market research, collaborating on fabric development, defining range requirements, and negotiating prices with suppliers in Asia.
  • The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and building strong relationships to drive profitability and efficiency in product offerings.
  • Candidates should possess strong analytical skills to assess competitor ranges and pricing, ensuring the development of high-quality products at the best prices.

Junior Category Manager | Manchester | International Retailer | £30,000 + Benefits & Flexible/Hybrid Working This role of Junior Category Manager will focus on the design and development of offerings across one of our clients key brands. You'll drive profitability by managing sales, optimising trading actions, introducing new ranges, and ensuring efficiency-all while keeping a close eye on the competition!

Collaboration is key as you'll work with various cross-functional teams, including wholesale, retail, and trading. Building strong relationships with your designers and product sourcing team will be essential, as you'll set clear product briefs to guide development.

As the Junior Category Manager you'll manage price negotiations with suppliers in the Far East, either directly or through their China office. An established background in effective sourcing will help you develop high-quality ranges at the best prices, delivered at the right time and place.

Overview of the role:

  • Conduct market research in the UK and Europe's workwear to promote and attract new business, brands and suppliers
  • Collaborate with your Manager on fabric development, providing clear briefs to the Asia team and setting performance standards.
  • Define range requirements, including price points, fabrics, fit, and construction for design and development teams.
  • Establish testing standards and documentation early in the development process.
  • Provide development and sales samples for key meetings and marketing shoots.
  • Maintained updated product documentation in PLM for cross-functional team awareness.
  • Analysed competitor ranges and pricing for strategic insights.
  • Developed designs to meet specific price points and introduced commercial innovations.
  • Negotiated prices with suppliers in Asia to achieve target margins.
  • Ensured adherence to the corporate calendar, meeting deadlines with guidance from the Professional Brand Manager.

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