[Hiring] Senior Product Manager @Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Role Description

As the Sr. Product Manager, you will develop product and market strategies to drive growth and profitability across major markets, manage the short- and long-term P&L of the product line, increase the working capital turns of the portfolio, expand the business with new products and lead cross-functional teams through the New Product Development Process.

• Partner with designers, engineers, marketing and sales teams to ensure that all products meet customer and business needs and align back to the overall brand and category strategy.
• Conduct market research and communicate with external stakeholders to get feedback and relay important information.
• Manage resource planning and work with operations and engineering to drive Design to Value (DTV), productivity and cost reduction.
• Manage the complete product lifecycle process for the Circular Saw Blades & Bonded Abrasive product lines, alongside the Director of Product Management from concept to delivery.
• Identify and develop new product and market opportunities.
• Closely collaborate, work and lead cross-department teams and business groups, such as engineering, sourcing, manufacturing and finance to drive and develop new products that meet company objectives.
• 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.
• 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.
• Evaluate and develop product line total sales and product positioning - responsible for managing the annual marketing budget and the profit and loss of the product line.
• Recommend and help implement product development process improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and technical advice for less experienced team members.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of Product Management experience.
• Experience in managing a high SKU portfolio that consists mostly of sourced finished goods.
• Experience working directly with retailers.
• Experience working with bonded abrasives is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments and projects simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required; must be able to present data and conclusions in an organized manner.
• Creative thinking / problem solving skills.
• Following through with commitments. High say-do ratio.
• Strong project management skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid analytical skills and acute attention to details.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and lead teams.
• Domestic/International Travel required (15%).

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.