Associate Product Manager

Associate Product Manager – Virtual

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:  

As an Associate Product Manager, you’ll be part of our Infrastructure team, working as a virtual employee.    You’ll get to:   

• Perform competitive tracking analysis and market data collection.
• Conduct comprehensive product landscapes & pricing analysis, which drives product positioning in the marketplace relative to competition and margin targets.
• Create and execute end-user-based research to build a clear understanding of all relevant product applications.
• Prepare financial analysis for portfolio evaluation and decision-making.
• Actively communicate the status of projects to all project stakeholders, including cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Develop all marketing materials, including packaging, presentations, merchandising, and other collateral to launch new products commercially.
• Manage and grow existing business: create plans to increase sales of existing categories and identify cost reduction/value improvement opportunities.
• Participate in forecasting/ capacity planning with channel, sales, and supply chain.
• Lead the cross-functional team throughout the entire lifecycle of product development. This includes facilitating and coordinating diverse teams, including engineering, channel, brand, graphics, sourcing, manufacturing, legal, finance, supply, and quality teams.

The Person:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good?  In fact, you embrace it. You also have: 

• 2+ years of related experience in Sales, Marketing, or Product Management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or Engineering.
• Consumer Goods or industry experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and be able to lead and interact with cross functional teams.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent strategic planner and strategic thinker.
• Demonstrate a consistent, dependable, and positive work ethic.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability: synthesize findings from analysis and draw conclusions.
• Strong project management skills, solid analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• High proficiency with Power Point, Outlook, Excel, Word, SAP, and BW.
• Ability to travel for business including work on residential and commercial jobsites is required .

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera®, and online university.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

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All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected characteristic.

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