Associate Product Manager

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 AssociateProduct Manager for DEWALT Expansion,you willbe part of a team responsible forshaping and executingthe product roadmapfor lighting, audio, fans, andother expansion categories.In this role, you willsupport the development and launch of new products,andhelp manageproductsthroughouttheirlifecycle, with a focus ondrivingcompetitive 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.Completeon-site user observationto informstrategic roadmapsand 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,maintaininga keen awareness of industry trends and integrating insightsinto the overall Expansion strategy anddevelopinginto actionable programs.Identifyinnovation and growth opportunities throughmarket trends andsocial media analysis.

• Product Strategy & Roadmap Development:Support product strategy and executionfor Expansion products, collaborating with global teams throughout the product lifecycle. Contribute to new product development, SKU management, and promotional programs.Effectively communicate thestrategywithkey business stakeholders.

• Financial Planning & Performance Tracking: Develop business cases, set pricing,monitorproduct 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 & collaborate with engineering,industrial design, brand, sales,finance,and supply chain teams to drive product launches while supporting channel andsales 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 yearsofProductManagement experience
• Ability to work effectively across functionstoleadand influenceteams
• Excellent writtenandverbalcommunication, and presentationskills
• Demonstrated problem solving, research, and analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Adaptability through shifting priorities
• Experience using various computer applications including MicrosoftOffice andPowerBI
• Must have a “can-do” attitude – the desire to goabove and beyondin all you do! 
• Willingness to travel
• Role is Hybrid with 3 days per week inoffice

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!

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