Associate Product Manager
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is a global leader in tools and innovative technology. The Associate Product Manager will assist in evaluating and developing the Concrete Placement Products line, managing the complete product lifecycle, conducting market research, and collaborating with various teams to drive product development and marketing initiatives.
Responsibilities
- With guidance, manages the complete product lifecycle process, alongside the Sr. Product Manager, from concept to delivery
- Closely collaborate, work and lead cross-department teams and business groups, such as engineering, manufacturing, brand, channel and finance to drive and develop new products that meet company objectives together with the Product Management team
- Work in tandem with the brand marketing and channel teams to develop product launch programs and sales promotion programs
- Develop and implement relevant marketing collateral, point-of-purchase displays, advertising materials and web content to promote your managed product portfolio
- Conduct end-user and competitive market research to determine pricing, margin and profitability targets
- Work with the Product Management team to develop and execute comprehensive short- and long-term strategic plans for a profitable retail and industrial product portfolio
- Maintain an awareness of trends in the industry and related industries and develop a deep understanding of the end users of their product line to incorporate these insights into successful new product launches
- Validation of Product CTQs, Testing & Claims with End Users
- Provide product training to internal and external stakeholders
Skills
- 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 and lead teams
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated problem solving, research, and analytical skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Experience using various computer applications including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Must have a 'can-do' attitude – the desire to go above and beyond in all you do!
- Consumer Products experience
- Experience working directly commercial end users
- Experience and/or comfortability navigating commercial jobsites and end users
- Experience working directly with retailers or other large customers
- Experience working for a large global company
- Experience working in a matrixed reporting structure
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
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