Leadership Program – Commercial Sales

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

. Participate in the Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Development Program as part of the Commercial Sales team .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $56,000 - $90,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage Salesforce and Power BI for strategic growth planning. Exhibits effective communication and leadership capabilities while driving sales and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Salesforce Data AnalysisPower BI ProficiencyProduct KnowledgeLeadership ValuesGoal-Oriented Sales Strategy

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Hard Skills

Sales AnalysisPromotional StrategyMarket KnowledgeOperational SupportMerchandising ManagementTraining DevelopmentData AnalysisSales Technology ManagementInventory ManagementPurchasing Process Execution

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingLearning AgilityInterpersonal CommunicationCreativity

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce.comPower BIMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointShowpadBWTool Commerce

Industry Keywords

Retail SalesCommercial SalesEnd User EngagementTrade AssociationsSafety PersonnelSales SupportOperational SupportMerchandising FulfillmentPromotional EffectivenessMarket Teams Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Development Program as part of the Commercial Sales team
Complete 2–3 rotations across Retail, Commercial & Industrial End User, and Sales Support at different locations across the United States
Work onsite within retail stores, develop product knowledge, drive end-user sales and engagement, and present to key decision makers
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 contacts
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 and track program effectiveness; recommend program improvements
Manage competitive retail comparisons and promotional target funds
Execute and track 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
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 highly driven to achieve measurable quarterly and annual sales results
Product and market knowledge to drive sales
Flexible toward change and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Proven desire to meet and exceed measurable performance goals
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Promotional and event success using creativity and problem-solving
Knowledge 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 lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and stand for several hours per day

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Disability benefits
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 products
Discount programs for vendors and partners
Career development opportunities and multiple career paths
Learning resources, Lean Academy and online university
Certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities
Volunteerism and giving-back opportunities
Sustainable business practices