Associate Channel Manager

At Stanley Black & Decker (SBD), one of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic companies, we seek the best in the industry to join our team. Currently, our Global Tools & Storage division is searching for an Associate Channel Manager to service our North American eCommerce Retail Sales Division. This position will support our Hand Tools & Storage business unit.

* W ork with the cross functional teams to develop product, merchandising, and promotion strategies. * Learn and understand the channel P&L to make sound business decisions in order to drive top and bottom lines. * Work with sales & marketing team in collaboration with product, brand, and finance to develop strategic initiatives. * Execute market communication plans and new product launches. * Present product, merchandising, and promotional strategies to account buyers. * Interface with Brand Marketing Team for production of point of purchase materials. * Analyze/track POS, Inventory, Market Share, Competitive Landscapes * Track program/promotional effectiveness and recommend changes and improvements as required. * Work closely with the sales team to manage listings in order to maximize sales and profitability via mix management.

* 2+ years of sales and or marketing experience within the Consumer Goods Industry with a record of demonstrated achievement * Possess effective project management, strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills * Possess basic knowledge of key business measures--sales, gross margin, Ol, etc. * Have computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office Suite * The ability to manage a budget for promotions, merchandising, trade shows and advertising * Possess solid analytical skills and problem-solving ability * Possess strong multi-tasking ability as well as ability to manage deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment * Possess a highly comfortable level for delivering presentations in a small/large group setting internally/externally as well as to all levels of an organization. * Ability to travel 10-20% (local, regional and national)