Hybrid Product Manager – Circular Saw Blades

at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

• Job title: Product Manager – Circular Saw Blades
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $58,000 - $107,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New Britain, United States

About the role

• Product Manager leading the Circular Saw Blades portfolio for Stanley Black & Decker. Managing product lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and address consumer needs.

Responsibilities

• Become the product expert and global lead for the Circular Saw Blades portfolio
• Work with End-Users & Consumer Insights Teams to capture, assess and translate the Voice of the Consumer into actionable programs that meet End-User, Distributor/Retail Partner and SBD Organizational needs
• Maintain a strong awareness of trends in the industry and related markets to develop a deep understanding of the Industry, Distribution/Route to Market and the End User throughout different sales regions around the world
• Manage the complete product lifecycle process, alongside the Product Engineering, Sourcing, Operations and Global Commercial teams from concept to delivery
• Support the global cross-functional teams in activities like solving problems, identifying future growth requirements & productivity targets all while striving for optimum service levels
• Responsible for development and execution of a comprehensive strategic plan for the profitable management of pricing and gross margins
• Full ownership and preparation for customer meetings, line reviews, internal and external product trainings, etc.
• Assist in leading cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives, as well as, act as the point of contact for Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, Quality, Engineering & Brand teams

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Administration in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field required
• 3+ years of product management experience
• A genuine curiosity for what drives decision-making for different stakeholders in the purchase process
• A strong communicator who can take complex problems and break them down for a variety of different audiences
• Willing to get hands on with the product and put yourself in the shoes of the end user to speak authentically from your own experience
• Ability to work effectively across functions and lead teams – must be able to present data and conclusions in an organized manner
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment or closely with a Manufacturing Plant is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically, including a combination of local overnight trips as needed to support end user research, customer meetings or internal meetings

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program
• Disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs