Product Manager

Product Manager - Hybrid in Towson, Maryland Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future. 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 nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including BLACK DECKER®, DEWALT®, and CRAFTSMAN® The Job As a Product Manager, you’ll be part of our Consumer segment within the Tools & Outdoor business based in Towson, MD., less than 10 miles from downtown Baltimore. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the Product Management and Marketing teams in the creation and maintenance of major product lines in multiple Home Product categories and retail channels. You’ll get to: Develop product strategy and road map within Home Products business which includes handheld vacuum cleaners and rapidly growing cordless stick vacuum cleaners Frequent interaction with global marketing counterparts to develop products that satisfy global users Work closely with engineering and design teams to provide clear project direction and deliver projects on time, on cost and on schedule. Become an expert in end-user applications and usage patterns to intimately understand how users interact with products to uncover opportunities for product enhancements and improvements Define product positioning and messaging that differentiates our products in the appropriate target market Collaborate with Brand marketing to develop engaging and compelling messaging that clearly articulates products’ benefits and features for ecommerce, retail packaging and social media Successfully launch innovative new products within markets including launch materials, sales training and commercial support Develop situational and internal assessments, competitive overview, strategic goals, portfolio objectives and action plans Assist commercial teams in developing plan to grow sales year over year, including product training Work with cross functional teams to develop manufacturing and sourcing strategies to support business and product plans with financial objectives 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: Bachelor's degree. Marketing, Business Administration degree preferred but not required 2 years of experience in product management, product marketing, or related field Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally Analytical skills and experience conducting market research and analysis Willingness and burning desire to take the initiative Experience and/or preference for working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 15 to 20% Travel required to visit end users, retailers, and trade shows The Details: Competitive salary Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs And More: 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. 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 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 58,000 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. 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. 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. 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. For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!