Team Leader - Trade Support Team

Stanley Black & Decker; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tools company in Slough is looking for a Team Leader for the Trade Support Team. You will be responsible for leading a diverse group, enhancing team performance, and nurturing future leaders in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is experienced in team management and able to drive innovation. This role offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package that reflects our commitment to professional development and inclusivity.

Benefits

Attractive salary & benefits package

Discount on tools

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing and leading teams in a commercial environment.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Fluent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Trade Support Specialists.
• Set objectives and provide feedback for team growth.
• Support team members in the field and ensure customer excellence.

Skills

Performance management

Coaching

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

The Role

Team Leader – Trade Support Team

Location

Nationwide

Come make the world and accelerate your success.

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 48,000 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®.

The Job

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact? At Stanley Black & Decker, we don’t just sell world-leading tools — we build careers, nurture future leaders, and set the standard for innovation. We’re searching for a dynamic Team Leader to drive excellence within our Trade Support Team.

If you’re a proven people leader who thrives on coaching top talent, delivering results, and shaping the future of a global brand, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in our commercial growth and talent development. You’ll lead and shape a high-performing, inclusive team, mentor graduates, and make a direct impact on our brand presence in the trade environment — all within a fast-paced, dynamic culture where agility, innovation, and growth are valued.

Join us and help build the next generation of Trade Support Specialists at one of the world’s most respected brands!

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of Trade Support Specialists and graduates, fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture.
• Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback and tailored development to support individual and team growth.
• Engage regularly in the field to support team members, ensure customer excellence, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design and deliver structured learning pathways for graduates, supporting their progression and building a strong talent pipeline.
• Ensure all team activities align with commercial goals, provide accurate reporting, and champion new ways of working in line with Stanley Black & Decker values.

The Person

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have :

• Demonstrated experience managing, leading, and motivating teams in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong background in performance management, coaching, and talent development.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions such as sales, marketing, training, and operations.
• Experience supporting high-performing individuals and nurturing future leaders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills.

The Details

• An attractive salary & benefits package
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs
• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development

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 Lean Academy, Coursera® and online university.

Belong : Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Give Back : Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

Global Benefits & Perks

You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.

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.

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.