Associate Product Manager - Expansion

Stanley Black & Decker • Towson, MD

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate Product Manager for DEWALT Expansion, you will be part of a team responsible for shaping and executing the product roadmap for lighting, audio, fans, and other expansion categories. In this role, you will support the development and launch of new products, and help manage products throughout their lifecycle, with a focus on driving competitive advantage in the market.

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 to lead and influence teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated problem solving, research, and analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Adaptability through shifting priorities
• Experience using various computer applications including Microsoft Office and PowerBI
• Must have a “can-do” attitude – the desire to go above and beyond in all you do!
• Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

• Consumer Products experience
• Experience working directly with retailers or other large customers
• Experience working for a large global company
• Experience working in a matrixed reporting structure

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze customer feedback and ensure product requirements and improvements are prioritized.
• Complete on-site user observation to inform strategic roadmaps and drive innovation funnels.
• Research purchase intent drivers across end-users to build business strategy targets.
• Conduct ongoing market research and competitor benchmarking, maintaining a keen awareness of industry trends and integrating insights into the overall Expansion strategy and developing into actionable programs.
• Identify innovation and growth opportunities through market trends and social media analysis.
• Support product strategy and execution for Expansion products, collaborating with global teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to new product development, SKU management, and promotional programs.
• Effectively communicate the strategy with key business stakeholders.
• Develop business cases, set pricing, monitor product performance, and manage P&L for assigned lines.
• Partner with Brand and Category Management to help shape content and materials for market activations, including go-to-market planning, digital assets, and end-user engagement initiatives.
• Build relationships & collaborate with engineering, industrial design, brand, sales, finance, and supply chain teams to drive product launches while supporting channel and sales goals and ensuring strategic alignment.

Benefits

• 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
• Career paths with opportunities to grow and develop skills along multiple career paths
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including a digital learning portal
• Paid vacation, holidays & personal days

What This Job Offers

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