Category Manager

Category Manager - Professional Workwear

Manchester | £ up to 40k dependent on experience

Ready to shape the future of workwear?

If you're passionate about product, thrive on turning market insight into commercial success, and love seeing your ideas come to life, this could be your next move.

We're looking for a talented Category Manager to take ownership of a growing professional workwear category, driving product development from concept to customer while balancing innovation, quality, margin, and market demand.

What you'll be doing

This isn't just a buying role. It's a chance to influence an entire product category.

You'll

Develop and build market-leading workwear ranges

Research industry trends, competitor activity, and customer needs across the UK and Europe

Work closely with design, development, technical, sales, and sourcing teams to bring products to life

Source and develop innovative fabrics and materials that perform in demanding environments

Manage product costing, margin targets, and supplier negotiations

Travel to factories, fabric mills, and trade shows across Europe and Asia

Use sales and stock data to make informed commercial decisions

Present new ranges confidently to internal stakeholders and customers

What we're looking for

You'll be someone who enjoys combining creativity with commercial thinking.

Ideally, you'll have

Experience within buying, category management, product development, or sourcing

A strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and performance standards

Experience working with overseas suppliers and manufacturing partners

Excellent analytical skills and confidence working with data

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Experience within workwear, PPE, outdoor clothing, technical apparel, or a similar product category would be highly advantageous.

Why you'll love it

This is an opportunity to join a business where product sits at the heart of everything they do.

You'll have the chance to

Influence a growing product category

Work with international suppliers and manufacturing partners

Travel across Europe and Asia

Bring innovative products to market

Collaborate with talented teams across design, development, sales, and sourcing

Make a genuine impact on commercial performance

If you're commercially minded, product obsessed, and excited by the challenge of building great ranges that customers love, we'd love to hear from you.

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