Associate Category Manager

Associate Category Manager – Hybrid, Towson, MD In office 3 days a week. Join a dedicated team on the Outdoor Power Group (OPG) Category Management team focused on the Ride-On Product Portfolio. Responsibilities Data Analysis & Reporting: collect, cleanse, and analyze sales, inventory, and market data; support ad‑hoc reports highlighting trends and opportunities; assist in building regular reporting cadence materials. Market & Competitor Analysis: gather and synthesize cross‑functional insights to assess the competitive landscape, category trends, and market dynamics; identify opportunities and summarize findings in concise reports to support category strategy development. Strategy Execution & Communication: assist the Category Manager in translating market intelligence into actionable insights to drive category growth, product prioritization, and go‑to‑market plans; deliver category education and storytelling to internal stakeholders. Financial Reporting and Tracking: support building a 3‑year horizon and strategic estimate reflecting product assortment, margin mix, and wins/losses; provide category financial analysis for annual quoting and product line review processes. NPD & Core Product Pricing: partner with the pricing team to support the establishment of market‑based pricing for new product development and core SKUs annually. Product Lifecycle Management: recommend and collaborate with product management teams on product lifecycle decisions, including margin analysis, SKU productivity, SKU rationalization, and product development prioritization; guide early‑stage new product development to align with category strategy. Process Improvement: identify and implement improvements to reporting processes, data management, or workflow efficiencies. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree is required. 2+ years of experience in a matrixed environment within brand marketing, finance, or sales roles. 2+ years of demonstrated channel marketing, revenue growth management, analytics, or equivalent success. Excellent English communication skills for regular cross‑functional collaboration. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; general proficiency in PowerPoint. Experience with Salesforce, SAP, Infor XA is preferred. Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills with ability to utilize data from multiple sources to drive decisions. Strong presentation and communication skills; excellent time management and attention to detail. Capable of fostering ongoing relationships with cross‑functional partners including Product Managers, Brand Managers, Category Directors, Channel Managers, Sales Account Managers, and Pricing Managers to facilitate collaboration and information sharing. Salary The salary range for this position is $51,700.00 – $83,300.00.The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience, and in compliance with local wage requirements. Benefits Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs. 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. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr