Associate Product Manager (CRAFTSMAN)

Stanley Black & Decker • Towson, MD

4d • $51,700 - $78,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Associate Product Manager (CRAFTSMAN) - Hybrid Towson, MD - 15% travel required Come make the world and accelerate your success. 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 approximately 48,000 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 a Associate Product Manager, you’ll be part of our product management team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to: With guidance, manages the complete product lifecycle process, alongside the Product Manager, from concept to delivery. Closely collaborate, work and lead cross-department teams and business groups, such as engineering, manufacturing and finance to drive and develop new products that meet company objectives together with the Product Management team. Work in tandem with the brand marketing and channel teams to develop product launch programs and sales promotion programs. Develop and implement relevant marketing collateral, point-of-purchase displays, advertising materials and web content to promote your managed product portfolio. Conduct end-user and competitive market research to determine pricing, margin and profitability targets. Work with the Product Management team to develop and execute comprehensive short- and long-term strategic plans for a profitable retail and industrial product portfolio. Maintain an awareness of trends in the industry and related industries and develop a deep understanding of the end users of their product line to incorporate these insights into successful new product launches. Validation of Product CTQs, Testing & Claims with End Users Provide product training to internal and external stakeholders. Learns and applies SBD and industry standard Product Development protocol.

Requirements

• BS or BA in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field, and or combination of relevant education/experience.
• 0-3 years of Product Management experience
• Ability to work effectively across functions and lead teams.
• Demonstrated problem solving, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience using various computer applications including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• With guidance, manages the complete product lifecycle process, alongside the Product Manager, from concept to delivery.
• Closely collaborate, work and lead cross-department teams and business groups, such as engineering, manufacturing and finance to drive and develop new products that meet company objectives together with the Product Management team.
• Work in tandem with the brand marketing and channel teams to develop product launch programs and sales promotion programs.
• Develop and implement relevant marketing collateral, point-of-purchase displays, advertising materials and web content to promote your managed product portfolio.
• Conduct end-user and competitive market research to determine pricing, margin and profitability targets.
• Work with the Product Management team to develop and execute comprehensive short- and long-term strategic plans for a profitable retail and industrial product portfolio.
• Maintain an awareness of trends in the industry and related industries and develop a deep understanding of the end users of their product line to incorporate these insights into successful new product launches.
• Validation of Product CTQs, Testing & Claims with End Users
• Provide product training to internal and external stakeholders.
• Learns and applies SBD and industry standard Product Development protocol.

Benefits

• You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including: Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
• We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
• You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level