Product Assistant – 9 months Fixed Term Contract Full Time NEW

Looking for a role where you can learn, work and assist in all areas of a Product department, including Buying, Product Management, Fit, Product Development & Design?

Do you have a minimum of 2 years of experience working within a brand/retail head office environment?

If so, we have an opportunity for a Product Assistant to join our Product Department here at Regatta!

The Impact You Will Have In This Role Is

Product Team Support

• Assist in the building of the product ranges, from concept through to sampling and production.
• Analyse and interpret sales data and market / trend research to assist with the creation of the product briefs.
• Set up and update internal communication documents accurately with the full information required for the wider business.
• Attend internal/external meetings, take notes and update documentation.
• General meeting preparation – including chasing of samples, railing up of samples, organizing meeting room set up and printing out range plans.
• Liaising with Marketing- assist in setting up swing ticket check lists, basic catalogue bullet points, checking catalogues, assist in preparing the product brief to Marketing and checking swing ticket artwork
• Setting up and managing SKU and range analysis documents
• Responsible for the inputting and maintaining of information on PLM- setting up of catalogue codes, product names and colours, updating pricing and fabric information, generating and printing of range plans
• Responsible for lab dips approval – set up the seasonal lab dips approval document, liaise with the Asia office in chasing the lab dips for approval, logging in the received lab dips and liaise with the design and product managers for their approval. Updating the approval document and communicating comments back to the Asia teams.
• Liaise between Marketing and the Asia offices in requesting and chasing photo samples to ensure they are available for the required deadlines for the Marketing photoshoot. Work with Imports if samples need to be shipped to another foreign location.

Product Knowledge

• Demonstrate necessary product and fabric knowledge to carry out own responsibilities- product training to be provided by the Head of Product

Research

• Online product and market research, including WGSN and industry reports
• Competitive shopping.
• General project work as set by the Senior Manager.

Corporate Calendar

• Demonstrate clear understanding of corporate calendar for own team and strive to achieve deadlines with guidance from the Head of Product

Asia Offices

• Understand office structure and ensure timely and accurate update and hand over of information to the relevant teams in the Asia offices

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 Product Assistant, You Will Have

• A minimum of 1 year’s work experience within a brand/retail head office environment.
• High level of accuracy, inputting and updating continuously changing information on all internal systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and hitting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Confidence to deal with people at all levels of seniority.
• Strong delivery/service orientation.
• Approachable, friendly with excellent listening skills.
• Good eye for detail and an ability to produce accurate documentation.
• Desire to learn, work and assist in all areas of the Product department – Buying, Product Management, Fit Product Development & Design.
• Organised with a flexible attitude.
• Computer literate.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office package, including Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Outlook.
• Understanding of GDPR regulations.
• Adherence to Company H&S policies always.
• Responsible for keeping own work area safe and free from hazards.
• Adopts a “don’t walk by” attitude to health and safety.
• Ambassador of H&S practices.

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
• Loyalty Rewards: Earn an extra day off for every 3 years of service, up to 2 additional days.
• 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.
• Family Support: Benefit from enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave 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 membership, along qith access to our onsite fitness room and wellbeing room.
• 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!