Assistant Product Manager
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
slough, england, United Kingdom
The Role: Assistant Product Manager EMEA ANZ Location: Slough/Maidenhead UK (Hybrid) 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 DEWALT , CRAFTSMAN , CUB CADET , STANLEY and BLACK+DECKER What You ll Do We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Product Manager to lead the charge in driving profitable growth for our Power Tool Accessories (STANLEY, IRWIN & Black+Decker) and Black+Decker Power Tool Kits portfolio. This pivotal role will influence our product offerings across the EMEA ANZ region, making a tangible impact on our business success. You ll lead precise new product launches, mastering the NPI Phase Gate Process for timely, high-quality rollouts. Be the strategic communicator, coordinating product launches and promotions with marketing and sales teams. Manage the entire product lifecycle and uncover market opportunities to fuel growth. Collaborate on strategies that exceed financial targets and develop competitive pricing through market analysis. Ensure flawless launch coordination with seamless distribution of samples and information. Shape the future of our product success! Key Responsibilities Collaborate closely with the Senior Product Manager, Global BU, Engineering, PCM, and Regional Commercial teams to ensure effective product launches and commercialisation. Align all NPIs with strategic brand and channel directives set by the EU Business Leadership Team. Conduct end-user research to inform product development and enhance market relevance. Partner with Finance, Marketing, and Sales to establish pricing and platform strategies tailored for the European market. Drive EU packaging requirements and contribute to the global strategic development of the Business Unit. Create and adapt support materials for NPI launches, including POS merchandisers and product content, in collaboration with the central Brand Team. Monitor and optimise SKU counts and inventory, focusing on reducing excess and obsolete items. Identify and drive market research initiatives to inform strategic decisions. Actively participate in weekly and monthly meetings to drive category growth and report on progress. Who You Are 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: Proven experience in product development or marketing, with in-depth knowledge of the European market. Strong analytical skills and financial acumen to capitalise on market opportunities. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive, innovative approach to business growth. Go-getter attitude with a strong drive to exceed goals. Meticulous attention to detail and strategic problem-solving abilities. Eagerness to learn and expand knowledge. Degree in Marketing, Business, Product, or Engineering preferred. What You ll Receive An attractive salary & benefits package Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development How You ll Feel 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. 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! All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran s status or any other protected characteristic.