PRODUCT MANAGER

Product Manager – DEWALT PPEThe Product Manager – DEWALT PPE is responsible for the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of personal protective equipment product lines under the DEWALT brand. This role drives growth through new product development, margin optimization, and market insight while ensuring alignment with brand standards, brand approvals, customer needs, and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a key cross-functional leader, partnering with sourcing, sales (Industrial, Retail and International), marketing, and external stakeholders to deliver commercially successful products from concept through launch and lifecycle management.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:Own the full lifecycle of DEWALT PPE product categories, including product strategy, development, launch, and phase-outLead new product development initiatives, including concept creation, sourcing, testing, and commercializationDrive revenue growth and margin performance through pricing strategies, cost management, and SKU optimizationAnalyze product performance, sales trends, and market data to inform decisions and improve portfolio productivityOptimization of Plan-O-Grams and POP's.Identify market opportunities through customer insights, competitive analysis, and industry trendsManage vendor relationships, including factory selection, cost negotiation, and production oversightPartner with Supply Chain for forecasting and forecast accuracyPartner with marketing to develop product positioning, packaging, and go-to-market strategiesEnsure all products meet applicable safety, regulatory, and performance standardsCoordinate cross-functional execution across sourcing, supply chain, quality, and sales teamsOversee product setup, approvals, and launch readiness, including packaging, testing, and system workflowsSupport sales teams with product training, customer presentations, and promotional initiativesLead or support key customer programs, retail initiatives, and special projectsOther duties may be assignedRequirementsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE & OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field AND 5-10+ years of management experience in a product development environment OR equivalent combination of education and experienceProven experience in product development, sourcing, and supplier managementStrong background in pricing strategy, margin management, and financial analysisMust be PC literate (MS Office) and have strong data entry, organizational and interpersonal skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively present presentationsAbility to read, analyze and interpret general business reading and/or training materials as well as federal/state regulationsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures as neededAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and/or the general publicAbility to travel 10-15%. International travel to Asia 11-15 days a year