Now Hiring - Sales & Marketing Development Program Spring 2023 in Towson, MD

Job Title:
Sales & Marketing Development Program Spring 2023
Location/s:
Towson MD USA - 701 E Joppa Rd Bg 100-300

Company Overview:
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means joining one of the world's largest, fastest growing, and most dynamic companies. Stanley Black & Decker is a world-leading provider of tools and storage, outdoor products and engineered fastening systems, with unique growth platforms, and a track record of sustained profitable growth. We have been globally recognized as one of the most innovative, inclusive, sustainable, and rewarding companies in the world.

Job Scope:

The Sales & Marketing Development Program (SMDP) is the beginning of your career journey. This program is designed to build a foundation for growth within sales, management, and marketing. Associates are immersed into the world of our end-users and business partners supporting our multi-billion-dollar retail customers. You'll be supported by comprehensive training program which develops your sales skills and leadership qualities along with product training on industry leading brands; DEWALT, Stanley, Black & Decker, Craftsman, Porter-Cable, IRWIN and Lenox.

As a sales representative, you will manage a territory of retail home improvement stores. In this role, you're responsible for driving sales, managing merchandising and hosting events. You'll build relationships with key decision makers and collaborate to create a sell through strategy for your market. This is an active, hands-on role. You'll work daily in your territory of retail stores and will need to be able to lift 50lbs, build displays and climb ladders, to merchandise products.

As you advance as a sales representative you'll be introduced to a wide range of opportunities within sales, management, and marketing. As a member of the program relocation may be required for the first sales position and future promotional opportunities after the program.

We're looking for individuals who are goal-oriented, self-starters who are successful working independently and, in a team-based environment. We're seeking someone with effective selling skills and a strong problem solver to achieve desired results. You also will need excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people within the retail environment and Stanley Black & Decker.

More About Your Role:
Home Depot and Lowe's the largest retail customers for Stanley Black & Decker. Through this role, you'll have the opportunity to learn not only about our business strategy but also the strategy behind these major retail partners.
No two days are the same. If you love to be "out and about" rather than tied to a desk or single location, and prefer personal interaction, this is an ideal role for you. This role will put you on the front lines of our sales and marketing team, and you'll be responsible for a multimillion-dollar territory. In addition to impacting the purchasing decisions of thousands of customers, you'll see first-hand what works and what doesn't in merchandising and marketing within retail.

In a typical day, you will visit two stores, rotating through your territory. You'll invest your time building relationships with key store personnel, maintaining merchandising fundamentals, assisting with product sales, and executing event initiatives.
In addition to the qualifications detailed above, you'll need:
Organizational skills to maximize efficiency during store calls. Be task orientated with the ability to take direction and successfully complete corporate marketing initiatives. The ability to strategically solve day-to-day store operational issues and effectively overcome objections and obstacles. Demonstrate consistent attention to detail. The ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment. The ability to think outside the box to create solutions and a willingness to learn new concepts and take feedback constructively. Enthusiasm for labor-intensive activities and working with your hands.
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Benefits:

• Full-time, salaried position
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 10 Holidays + 2 Diversity Days
• Company vehicle, gas card, laptop, printer, and cellphone provided
• Extensive training program
• Personalized career path

Successful candidates meet the following requirements:

• Self-motivated
• Humble & Accountable
• Flexible/Adaptable
• Creative and resourceful
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to relocate within the United States
• Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years equivalent work experience in a sales or customer service role (retail or field experience preferred), or equivalent Military experience
• Must be willing to travel regionally, work occasional weekends
• Able to lift 50lbs or more, willing to climb ladders, work on feet most of the day
• Must pass a background and driving record check given that this position is driving in nature
• Bilingual is a plus

Leadership Qualities:

• Courage & Innovation - Bravely innovate without boundaries. Generate and embrace new ideas. Drive cutting-edge digital solutions. Foster creativity for exponential growth
• Agility & Performance - Simplify to accelerate business results. Anticipate, adapt to and lead changes. Focus on the right things and act. Perform in ways that exceed expectations.
• Inclusivity & Collaboration - Respect and leverage all aspects of diversity. Make decisions with an inclusive, global view. Collaborate to amplify customer value. Communicate to drive meaningful outcomes.
• Integrity & Accountability - Operate with highest ethical standards. Be who you are, build trusted relationships. Act with transparency and positive intent. Live up to commitments and own the results.

Diversity & Inclusion:
We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role, business unit, language, or country. And where all employees feel valued, heard, and positioned to do their best work every day. Learn more about our inclusive workforce here: [please apply online]

Stanley Black & Decker is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran's status, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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We Don't Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you'll get the unique chance to impact some of the world's most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries. We're solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You'll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You'll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren't linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you'll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You'll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

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.