Senior Product Manager – Circular Saw Blades, Bonded Abrasives

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Formulate product and market strategies to enhance growth and profitability in key markets.

• Oversee the short- and long-term profit and loss of the product line.

• Improve working capital turns of the portfolio.

• Drive business expansion through the introduction of new products.

• Guide cross-functional teams through the New Product Development Process.

• Collaborate with designers, engineers, marketing, and sales teams to ensure products meet customer, business, brand, and category requirements.

• Conduct market research and engage with external stakeholders to collect feedback.

• Manage resource planning and work with operations and engineering on Design to Value, productivity, and cost efficiencies.

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle for Circular Saw Blades and Bonded Abrasive product lines from conception to delivery.

• Identify and cultivate new product and market opportunities.

• Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and finance to create products that align with company goals.

• Design product launch and sales promotion initiatives in partnership with brand marketing and channel teams.

• Create marketing materials, point-of-purchase displays, advertising content, and web resources.

• Perform end-user and competitive market research to establish pricing, margin, and profitability goals.

• Formulate and implement both short- and long-term strategic plans for retail and industrial product portfolios.

• Track industry trends and comprehend end-user needs to facilitate successful product launches.

• Validate product Critical to Quality (CTQ) metrics, testing, and claims with end users.

• Deliver product training to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Assess product line sales and positioning.

• Manage the yearly marketing budget and product-line profit and loss statements.

• Suggest and execute improvements to the product development process.

• Provide mentorship and technical advice to less experienced team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Product Management.

• Proven experience managing a high SKU portfolio primarily composed of sourced finished goods.

• Direct experience working with retailers is essential.

• Prior experience with bonded abrasives is highly desirable.

• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and projects concurrently.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; capable of presenting data and conclusions clearly.

• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional project management skills.

• Self-driven with a robust work ethic.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

• Solid analytical capabilities and keen attention to detail.

• Capacity to work efficiently across functions and lead teams.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (15%).

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN, etc.).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• 401(k) plan.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Wellness program.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products.

• Discount programs from partner vendors.

• Opportunities for career development and various career paths.

• Access to a digital learning portal.

• Lean Academy and online university offerings.

• Certifications and specializations from prestigious colleges and universities.

• Opportunities for volunteerism and community engagement.

• Commitment to sustainable business practices.