Lead the global brand strategy and strengthen DEWALT’s brand differentiation, inclusive of overseeing all global strategy briefs
Act as the lead authority and promoter of the Brand, ensuring consistent brand expression through all touch points, both external and internal
Partner and provide guidance with regions to execute plans that include local relevance while staying true to the brand’s DNA
Evaluate and partner with insights for in-depth market research and leverage consumer insights to provide brand and product positioning recommendations
Collaborate with stakeholders including product development, commercial, packaging, and regional marketing teams to ensure product marketing initiatives are integrated into the overall business plan
Effectively “story-tell” key influencers and decision-makers at all levels, leveraging compelling product narratives and customer insights
Evaluate market conditions to understand the competitive landscape and identify trends and opportunities for growth
Communicate with demonstrated ability to build relationships, establish rapport, drive consensus, & drive adoption with internal/external customer groups and all levels
Ensure consistent measurement and reporting brand KPIs across regions
Lead and mentor a team of brand managers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence
Requirements
10+ years of experience leading the establishment & execution of global brand growth strategies, ideally in a global environment
5+ years’ experience with leadership of marketing innovation in either a SKU-intensive brand or multi-brand consumer product portfolio in a global environment
Undergraduate degree required, preferably in business, marketing, or related field; MBA preferred
Prior team leadership of functional experts working globally; coaching and developing broader team members throughout a matrix organization
Experience with high volume retail and / or distributor environment involving complexity in price, channel, and product
Must possess exceptional marketing strategy fundamentals, including expertise in brand planning, go-to-market strategies, business accument, positioning, market research, brand storytelling
Agency experience highly preferred
Leadership and influence
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc)
Ability to work hybrid with 3 Days in Towson/week
Benefits
Medical, dental, life, vision, disability
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Time Off (including paid vacation, holidays & personal days)
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs
Competitive salary
A sign-on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package