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Associate Product Manager

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    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Marketing
    Product
  • Towson
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AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's in business/marketing, 3+ years in sales/marketing, consumer goods experience, and proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, SAP. Ability to travel to job sites is essential.
  • You will manage product plans, lead cross-functional teams, develop marketing materials, conduct pricing analysis, prepare financial evaluations, and perform market research to drive growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing or related field.
  • 3+ years of sales/marketing experience; Field sales, Product or Channel Marketing experience preferred.
  • Consumer Goods or industry experience preferred.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow existing business: create plans to increase sales of existing categories and identify cost reduction/value improvement opportunities.
  • Build a strategic product plan for several categories within the Nailing & Stapling portfolio including developing and/or updating the 3-year product road. This will require situational assessment, competitive overview, strategic goals, portfolio analysis, and action plans.
  • Lead the cross functional team throughout the entire lifecycle of product development. This includes the ability to facilitate and coordinate a diverse group of teams including engineering, channel, brand, graphics, sourcing, manufacturing, legal, finance, supply, and quality teams.
  • Develop project schedules and review with your manager to leverage experiences for how to eliminate wasted time and gain insight of the opportunities that will speed delivery.
  • Actively communicate 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 commercially launch new products.
  • Conduct comprehensive pricing analysis which drives product positioning in marketplace relative to competition and margin targets.
  • Work closely with the global team to deliver projects that drive new product development in EANZ and GEM.
  • Prepare financial analysis for portfolio evaluation and decision making.
  • Participate in forecasting/capacity planning with channel, sales, and supply chain.
  • Perform competitive tracking analysis and market data collection.
  • Create and execute end-user-based research to build a clear understanding of all relevant product applications becoming the product expert for all categories.

FAQs

What is the location for the Associate Product Manager position?

The position is located in Towson, Maryland.

Is this position fully remote?

No, this is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

What is the main focus of the Associate Product Manager role?

The main focus is to support projects and initiatives to drive growth in the Nail & Stapling category within the DEWALT brand.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Associate Product Manager?

Responsibilities include managing and growing existing business, building strategic product plans, leading cross-functional teams, developing marketing materials, conducting pricing analysis, and performing market research.

What qualifications are required for the Associate Product Manager position?

A Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field, along with 3+ years of sales/marketing experience, preferably in field sales or product/channel marketing.

Is experience in the consumer goods industry preferred?

Yes, experience in the consumer goods industry is preferred.

What skills are needed for this role?

High proficiency in PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, SAP, and BW is required.

Will travel be required for this position?

Yes, the ability to travel for business, including work on residential and commercial jobsites, is required.

What benefits are offered for the Associate Product Manager role?

Benefits include medical, dental, life, vision, wellness programs, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on tools.

Is there an opportunity for career growth within the company?

Yes, there are multiple career paths available for growth and development within the global company.

What type of learning resources are available to employees?

Employees have access to a digital learning portal with a wealth of learning resources, including certifications and specializations from renowned colleges and universities.

What is the salary range for this position?

The base pay range for this position in Maryland is $49,500 - $89,000 per year, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What is the company culture like?

The company prides itself on being inclusive and diverse, with mutual respect and appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

How does the company support social responsibility?

The company encourages positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back to the community, and sustainable business practices.

How can applicants apply for this position?

Applicants should apply via Stanley Black & Decker's internal or external careers site.

Mission & Purpose

For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843. You repair your home and car with the tools we provide. Your car and your phone are secured with our fasteners. And the roads you drive on, the bridges you cross, the energy you consume, all of these most likely came to you via one of our infrastructure systems. We join forces to bring together the best of the best to create practical, meaningful products and services that make life easier—empowering people to do better, safer, more significant work. Innovation and excellence have powered our success, but we know there’s more we can do for the world and those who make it. Across our businesses, we’re investing in breakthrough innovation and digital excellence, striving for outperformance and increasing our focus on social responsibility. We define success as: delivering value to our customers, colleagues and communities. Our commitment to quality, safety and sustainability helps us on our path to becoming the type of uniquely human-centered global industrial company that keeps every stakeholder in mind, while helping to make the world better.