Product Manager - Circular Saw Blades - Hybrid

Stanley Black & Decker • New Britain, CT

8d • $58,000 - $107,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Product Manager – Circular Saw Blades 20% Domestic Travel Expected 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 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 a Product Manager you’ll be part of our Power Tools Accessories team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to: Become the product expert and global lead for the Circular Saw Blades portfolio. This includes full product line responsibility as well as the global P&L for products such as circular saw blades, miter saw blades, table saw blades, and other related power tool accessories. Work with End-Users & Consumer Insights Teams to capture, assess and translate the Voice of the Consumer into actionable programs that meet End-User, Distributor/Retail Partner and SBD Organizational needs. Become the subject matter expert within DEWALT® and leverage these insights to develop new product proposals. Maintain a strong awareness of trends in the industry and related markets to develop a deep understanding of the Industry, Distribution/Route to Market and the End User throughout different sales regions around the world. Manage the complete product lifecycle process, alongside the Product Engineering, Sourcing, Operations and Global Commercial teams from concept to delivery. This includes identifying opportunities for growth and expansion as well as opportunities for portfolio rationalization or simplification. Support the global cross-functional teams in activities like but not limited to: solving problems, identifying future growth requirements & productivity targets all while striving for optimum service levels. Responsible for development and execution of a comprehensive strategic plan for the profitable management of pricing and gross margins. Full ownership and preparation for customer meetings, line reviews, internal and external product trainings, etc. Assist in leading cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives, as well as, act as the point of contact for Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, Quality, Engineering & Brand 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: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Administration in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Administration in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field required.
• 3+ years of product management experience.
• A genuine curiosity for what drives decision-making for different stakeholders in the purchase process.
• A strong communicator who can take complex problems and break them down for a variety of different audiences.
• Willing to get hands on with the product and put yourself in the shoes of the end user to speak authentically from your own experience.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and lead teams – must be able to present data and conclusions in an organized manner.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically, including a combination of local overnight trips as needed to support end user research, customer meetings or internal meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment or closely with a Manufacturing Plant is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Become the product expert and global lead for the Circular Saw Blades portfolio. This includes full product line responsibility as well as the global P&L for products such as circular saw blades, miter saw blades, table saw blades, and other related power tool accessories.
• Work with End-Users & Consumer Insights Teams to capture, assess and translate the Voice of the Consumer into actionable programs that meet End-User, Distributor/Retail Partner and SBD Organizational needs. Become the subject matter expert within DEWALT® and leverage these insights to develop new product proposals.
• Maintain a strong awareness of trends in the industry and related markets to develop a deep understanding of the Industry, Distribution/Route to Market and the End User throughout different sales regions around the world.
• Manage the complete product lifecycle process, alongside the Product Engineering, Sourcing, Operations and Global Commercial teams from concept to delivery. This includes identifying opportunities for growth and expansion as well as opportunities for portfolio rationalization or simplification.
• Support the global cross-functional teams in activities like but not limited to: solving problems, identifying future growth requirements & productivity targets all while striving for optimum service levels.
• Responsible for development and execution of a comprehensive strategic plan for the profitable management of pricing and gross margins.
• Full ownership and preparation for customer meetings, line reviews, internal and external product trainings, etc.
• Assist in leading cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives, as well as, act as the point of contact for Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, Quality, Engineering & Brand teams.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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