Private Label Category Growth Manager

Brooks Equipment Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks Equipment Company seeks a Category Program Manager – Private Label to drive sub-category strategy and growth. You will work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to optimize assortment, develop new products, and lead sourcing initiatives.

Strong analytics and negotiation skills are essential for improving profitability across domestic and international markets. The role involves data-driven decision making, product development support, and international travel to assess manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Category Management, Product Development, Buying, Procurement, or related commercial role.
• Experience with private label or international sourcing preferred.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage private label sub-categories, monitor sales, profitability, and metrics.
• Identify growth and margin opportunities; develop business cases for new products and sourcing.
• Support product development, including supplier selection, sampling, and commercialization.
• Optimize assortment, SKU rationalization, and lifecycle decisions.
• Negotiate with domestic and international vendors for pricing and supply continuity.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and others to execute strategies.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for strategic decisions.
• Travel internationally as needed to visit suppliers and support development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Excel

BI platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or related

Tools

Excel

BI platforms

Job description

Brooks Equipment Company seeks a Category Program Manager – Private Label to drive sub-category strategy and growth. You will work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to optimize assortment, develop new products, and lead sourcing initiatives.

Strong analytics and negotiation skills are essential for improving profitability across domestic and international markets. The role involves data-driven decision making, product development support, and international travel to assess manufacturing