Assistant Category Manager (DEWALT - Enterprise Solutions)

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.•Towson, MD

1d•Remote

About The Position

Join the DEWALT Category Team as an Assistant Category Manager and help drive the success of our enterprise solutions. In this role, you will support the category management team in executing strategies, analyzing data, and optimizing our product assortment throughout the full product lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from industry leaders, develop your marketing and analytical skills, and contribute to the growth of a world-class brand. Stanley Black & Decker is the world's largest tool company, industry visionaries solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and their Industry 4.0 Initiative. They are committed to ensuring their state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to customers and greater environmental and social value to the planet. With a rich history dating back to 1843, the company has evolved into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is required
2+ years of experience in a sophisticated environment within channel, analytics, brand marketing, finance or sales role
Excellent English communication, will be expected to collaborate with and influence teams cross-functionally on a regular cadence
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; general proficiency in PowerPoint
Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills including the ability to effectively utilize data from multiple sources to drive decisions
Proven track record of driving initiatives from strategy to execution
Ability to understand and address complex business issues and multi-functional operating strategies efficiently
Adept at working with digital marketing and sales channels to maximize product visibility and drive sales

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce, SAP, Infor XA

Responsibilities

Assist in managing enterprise solutions across the DEWALT portfolio
Drive margin growth, portfolio and brand optimization and strategy through best-in-class analytics, insights, and reporting
Guide market pricing and margin expectations
Support budget process with tracking and providing inputs for budget allocation decisions made by more senior team members
Build category financial P&L forecast on a bi-annual basis to analyze core and NPD product assortment and margin mix for a 3-year horizon
Understand the competitive product assortment, trends in the industry & commercial environment, and translate gaps into opportunities for growth
Analyze and define product range by brand and retail channel
Partner with pricing team to establish market-based pricing for NPD and Core SKUs annually and quantify financial impact of any proposed pricing changes at the portfolio and customer account level
Provide strategic counsel to cross-functional partners in regards to category strategy, pricing, product assortment, margin and growth expectations, and product launch plans
Portfolio Management
Strategy Execution & Communication
Financial Reporting & Tracking
Market & Competitor Analysis
Represent SBD To Customers & End Users
Launch Planning
Complexity Management
NPD & Core SKU Process Governance

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
Programs & benefits in support of your well-being
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs
Access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal
Career opportunity within a global company with 20+ brands
Lifelong learning philosophy with access to state-of-the-art learning resources, including Lean Academy and online university (certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities)
Diverse & Inclusive Culture
Purpose-Driven Company (volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices)
Comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products as well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners
Sign-on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package