Product Manager – Mechanical & Plumbing

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on tools

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) & ESPP

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Towson, MD, is seeking a Product Manager, Mechanical & Plumbing, to join our Tools & Outdoor team in a hybrid role.

You’ll manage the full product lifecycle from concept to launch and drive pricing, margins, and promotions while coordinating with manufacturing, purchasing, sales, quality and engineering. You’ll analyze end-user needs, develop go-to-market strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver successful new products and ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of Product Management experience, supporting electrical tools, consumer products, power tools, accessories, hardware, outdoor products, or other durable goods categories.
• 2+ years of go-to-market strategies for driving core and new product categories.
• Understanding or experience with Power Tools, User Applications, with a history of developing solutions to end users.
• Ability to work across functions and present data clearly.
• Experience using MS Office; PowerBI, SAP/BW, Metastorm, Windchill or QlikView is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete product lifecycle process from concept to launch.
• Drive and develop new products while overseeing quality issues and developing sales and promotion programs.
• Develop a comprehensive strategic plan for pricing, gross margins, collateral, and point-of-purchase; include monthly forecasts.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and end-user insights for successful launches.
• Support customer meetings, presentations, and line reviews; lead cross-functional teams with manufacturing, purchasing, sales, quality, and engineering.
• Provide product training to internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate and develop product line sales and positioning; manage the annual marketing budget and P&L.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure success and drive continuous improvement.

Job description

Product Manager- Mechanical & Plumbing- Remote, US

Up to 25% travel, as needed

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®.

The Job:

As a Product Manager, Mechanical & Plumbing, you’ll be part of our Tools & Outdoor team working as a hybrid employee in Towson, MD.

• Manage the complete product lifecycle process, alongside the Product Management team, from concept to launch.
• Manage key portfolios within the space including, but not limited to Wire Cutting and Cable Stripping
• Drive and develop new products while overseeing and managing quality issues and developing sales and promotion programs.
• Be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic plan for the profitable management of pricing, gross margins, collateral materials, and point-of-purchase. This also entails a monthly forecast of product lines to include detailed tactics required to meet strategic objectives.
• Maintain an awareness of trends in the relevant industry and related industries and develop a deep understanding of the end user in order to incorporate these insights into successful new product launches.
• Support and prepare for customer meetings, presentations, and line reviews.
• Assist in leading cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives, as well as act as the point of contact for manufacturing, purchasing, sales, quality, and engineering.
• Provide product training to internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate and develop product line total sales and product positioning, including responsibility for managing the annual marketing budget and the profit and loss of the product line.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and drive continuous improvement.

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.
• 3+ years of Product Management experience, supporting electrical tools, consumer products, power tools, accessories, hardware, outdoor products, or other durable goods categories preferred.
• 2+ years of successfully commercializing and deploying effective go-to-to-market strategies for driving core and new product categories.
• Understanding or experience with Power Tools, User Applications, with a history of developing solutions to end users.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and lead teams; must be able to present data and conclusions in an organized manner.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, experience using PowerBI, SAP/BW, Metastorm, Windchill or Qlikeview is a plus.

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!

The Salary range for this position is $62,200.00 - $100,200.00

• 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.

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