Category Manager

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Castore Full time

Castore exists for one single reason to makeathletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTERNEVER STOPS an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something westrive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineeringand unique technical fabrics to create the highest qualitysportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best.Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features tohelp to optimise athletic performance in allconditions.

The founders vision is to buildCastore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep andunrelenting commitment to engineering the highest qualitysportswear in the world with no stone left unturned in its searchfor innovation and performance enhancement.

Thesportswear market has been dominated by a small clique ofmassmarket brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premiumalternative to these the natural brand of choice for discerningathletes who demand the verybest.

TheRole

Oversee all aspects of rangemanagement for the defined categories including segmentation anddistribution. Supporting a DTC first approach inmerchandising.

Develop and drive the GTM (Go ToMarket) plan within Teamsports across all distribution channelsensuring category businesssuccess.

Responsibilities

Workclosely with design development and partnerships to producebestinclass product against target FOBs andRRPs.

Manage the line list creation for each ofthe teams at the start of the critical path process and share thiswith Merchandising Product Development & Design to workfrom.

Establish range pricing to deliver againsttarget margins volumes and value including pricing harmonisationacross all categories.

Support sellin topartners sales and retailers where required.

Create impact in showrooms and GTMsetup.

Develop defined parameterlevelforecasting in conjunction with merchandising team providing allrelevant KPI reporting and provide any analysis related to therespective category.

Actively collaborate andsupport the partnerships team.

Create rangeswithin the category from both a brand image and a commercial pointof view.

Define product launch calendars toensure impactful launches and productflow.

Compile competitor analysis in allrelevant local markets.

Carry out GTM plansensuring critical path timelines are met.

Managethe concept creation process withpartners.

Skills&Qualities

Skills andExperience:

Bachelors degreepreferably inmarketing/textile/fashion.

Consumerfocused withdeep product and range understanding.

Ability towork crossfunctionally liaising with peer groups across thebusiness to drive efficiencies andresults.

Ability to work within strict deadlinesand able to be adaptive to changes.

Comfortablein a fastpaced and everchanging businessenvironment.

Excellent planning and organisationskills.

Flexible approach and willingness tofurther learn & adapt in a fast pace growingbusiness.

Advanced user of MS Office suite ofproducts.

Fluent in English (writing and verbal)second language beneficial.

PersonalQualities:

Excellent attention todetail & a natural problemsolver.

Organisation planning able to jugglemultiple projects at once.

Excellentcollaboration and communicationskills.

Passionate aboutsports.

Confidence in own ability to challengecurrent ways of working whilst delivering recommendations forimproved process.

Be a teamplayer.

Be resultsdriven.

Share our ambitiousoutlook.

Have a Better Never StopsAttitude.

What WeOffer

Competitivesalary

Discretionary bonusscheme

25 days annual leave (plus bankholidays)

Modern city centre offices inManchester

An opportunity to work with globalsporting partners

Office breakout space withpool tables dart board and TVs

A chance to builda career with a fast paced high growthbrand

Employee assistanceprogramme

Generous staffdiscount


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