Leadership Program – Commercial Sales

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

. Participate in the Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Development Program as a Commercial Sales associate .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $51,700 - $83,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen and product knowledge while effectively engaging with end users and trade associations. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce and Power BI for data analysis to drive strategic growth and sales initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Internship ExperiencePower BI Data AnalysisSalesforce ManagementProduct KnowledgeStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales AnalysisProduct KnowledgeMarket AnalysisMerchandising ManagementTraining DevelopmentOperational SupportSales Strategy ExecutionData AnalysisRetail OperationsPromotional Effectiveness

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingLearning AgilityAccountabilityInterpersonal Communication

Tools & Technologies

SalesforcePower BIMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointShowpadIT Business Systems

Industry Keywords

Retail SalesCommercial SalesEnd User EngagementTrade AssociationsSales SupportOperational SupportMerchandising FulfillmentSales TechnologyPurchasing ProcessesCompetitive Analysis

Tech Stack

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SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Development Program as a Commercial Sales associate
Complete 2–3 rotations across Retail, Commercial & Industrial End User, and Sales Support
Work onsite within retail stores, learn store operations and product knowledge, and drive end-user sales and engagement
Present to key decision makers, identify sales and service opportunities, train and educate store associates, and conduct job site visits
Engage professional end users and develop relationships with trade associations, safety personnel, engineers, quality managers, general managers, line supervisors, chief mechanics and purchasing teams
Learn and execute central and facility purchasing processes
Align efforts with local market teams, product managers, local distributors and service centers
Provide operational and analytical support to Tools & Outdoor sales teams
Collaborate with product, brand, channel, operations and finance teams on strategic initiatives to maximize sales and profitability
Track price blocks, product quality issues, delayed shipments and merchandising fulfillment
Analyze promotions, track program effectiveness and recommend improvements
Manage competitive retail comparisons and promotional target funds
Execute, track and plan POP, merchandising, advertising and monthly flyer initiatives
Develop training materials and manage merchandising overdrive programs
Manage Salesforce, Showpad and Power BI sales technology and analytics
Manage demo tool and POS driver inventory

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Communications, Psychology, Business or related majors
Recent graduate or early-career professional with less than 2 years of professional experience, including internship/co-op experience
Sales internship experience
Demonstrated leadership values and behaviors
Critical thinking, problem-solving, learning agility and accountability
Ability to analyze Power BI and Salesforce data to develop strategic growth plans
Goal-oriented and driven to achieve measurable sales results
Product and market knowledge
Flexibility in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Understanding of IT business systems including BW, Salesforce.com and Tool Commerce
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness to relocate anywhere within the US for 2–3 rotations
Willingness to travel and work occasional weekends, 8–10 annually
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record screening
Ability to pass drug and criminal background checks
Authorized to work for any employer in the US without employer sponsorship for an employment visa
Ability to handle, train on and demonstrate products, lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and remain on feet for several hours daily

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability insurance
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays and personal days
Tuition reimbursement
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner/vendor programs
Annual merit increases may be eligible
Career paths and development opportunities
Access to Lean Academy and online university resources, certificates and specializations
Volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices