[Hiring] Assistant Category Manager REMOTE USA
Position: Assistant Category Manager
Date Posted: 17 October 2026
Industry: Manufacturing / Consumer Products / Retail Management
Employment Type: Full Time / REMOTE
Experience: Not Specified
Qualification: Estimated Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Salary: $51,700 – $83,300 USD annually
Location: United States – REMOTE
Company: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Description:
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Category Manager to support the DEWALT Category Team. This remote opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, business understanding, and an interest in category management, portfolio optimization, and product strategy.
The successful candidate will help drive category growth by analyzing market trends, managing product portfolios, supporting pricing strategies, and providing insights that improve business performance. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to support product launches, financial planning, and long-term category development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support management of enterprise solutions across the DEWALT product portfolio.
• Drive margin growth, portfolio optimization, and brand strategy through analytics, insights, and reporting.
• Analyze market pricing and support margin improvement initiatives.
• Assist with budget planning, tracking, and allocation decisions.
• Develop category financial forecasts to evaluate product assortment, new product development, and margin performance.
• Monitor competitive products, industry trends, and commercial conditions to identify growth opportunities.
• Analyze product ranges across brands and retail channels.
• Partner with pricing teams to establish market-based pricing strategies for new and existing products.
• Provide strategic recommendations to cross-functional teams regarding category strategy, pricing, product assortment, launches, and growth opportunities.
Requirements:
• Experience or knowledge in portfolio management, category management, or related business functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market and financial data.
• Ability to support strategy execution and communicate insights effectively.
• Understanding of pricing, product assortment, and customer needs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and represent the company professionally.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Market and competitor analysis
• Financial reporting, tracking, and category performance
• Product portfolio management and launch planning
• New Product Development (NPD) and SKU management
Additional Skills & Attributes:
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
• Interest in learning and developing within a global organization.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality business solutions and customer value.
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