Category Manager – Nouria’s Private Label Brand

Nouria • Worcester, MA

37d

About The Position

The Category Manager - Nouria’s Private Label Brand is responsible for developing, launching, and managing private label product lines across various categories. This role involves identifying market opportunities, sourcing products, ensuring quality and compliance, and driving profitability through strategic brand positioning and marketing initiatives. The position requires collaboration with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to bring products from concept to shelf.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in retail, category management, product development, or private label management
• Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations
• Proven project management skills and experience coordinating across multiple functions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across teams

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of packaging and labeling processes is a plus
• Passion for retail, branding, and building customer-focused products

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily execution of Nouria’s private label program across multiple categories.
• Work closely with the Director of Category Management to translate strategy into actionable plans and ensure they are carried out effectively.
• Manage the full lifecycle of private label products, from concept and packaging development to launch and ongoing maintenance.
• Coordinate with design, compliance, and operations to ensure products meet brand standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor sales, margin, and performance targets for private label.
• Provide reporting and insights to category managers and the Director of Category Management.
• Recommend actions to improve profitability, product mix, and sales penetration.
• Partner with category managers on sourcing activities, marketing on promotions and brand positioning, and supply chain on in-stock levels and logistics.
• Serve as the central point of contact for private label within the organization.
• Track consumer and market trends to identify new opportunities.
• Work with category managers to bring forward innovative ideas that strengthen Nouria’s private label offering and improve customer loyalty.
• Support the development and execution of promotional campaigns, merchandising programs, and in-store communication.
• Evaluate promotion results and use learnings to refine future plans.
• Ensure all private label products meet Nouria’s quality, packaging, and labeling standards.
• Collaborate with QA, compliance teams, and vendors to maintain consistency and quickly resolve issues.

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay, annual bonus opportunities, full benefits, 401K, and the opportunity to make an impact at a company that is growing fast.
• You will be part of a supportive team and will play a central role in delivering a private label program that drives sales and strengthens customer loyalty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees