Associate Product Manager - Expansion

Associate Product Manager Towson, MD - Hybrid Come build your career. 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 43,500 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®. Position Overview:   As an Associate   Product Manage r 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   product s   throughout   their   lifecycle , with a focus on   driving   competitive advantage in the market .  You'll get to: End-User & Stakeholder Engagement : 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.   Market Research & Competitive Analysis : 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 .   Product Strategy & Roadmap Development:   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 stakeholder s.     Financial Planning & Performance Tracking : Develop business cases, set pricing,   monitor   product performance, and manage P&L for assigned lines.   Go-to-Market Execution:   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.   Cross-Functional Collaboration :   Build relationships & c ollaborate 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.     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:  BS or BA in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field , and or combination of relevant education/experience   0-3 years   of   P roduct   M anagement 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   Role is Hybrid with 3 days per week in   o ffice     Preferred Qualifications:   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   The Details: 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. And More: We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to: Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal. Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices. What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us! #LI-JA1 #LI-HYBRID The Salary range for this position is $51,700.00 - $83,300.00 This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. ​ The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.​ The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. ​ 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 tool sand other partner programs. We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights. Who We Are  We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.  What You’ll Also Get Career Opportunity: 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. Benefits & Perks You’ll get a competitive salary and a 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. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners. Learning & Development:  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). Diverse & Inclusive Culture: 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. Purpose-Driven Company: 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. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com .  Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)