Commercial Specialist

About us: Stanley - Built for Life® since 1913. 

Stanley 1913 has fueled the human experience since the iconic Stanley vacuum bottle revolutionized the way people enjoyed food and beverage. Today, our colorful and thoughtfully designed products including the popular QuencherTM series go beyond function, elevating everyday moments with style and empowering active lifestyles. We’re a community of creators, builders and inventors who believe in creating sustainable products for a better life and world that minimize our impact on the planet. Learn more at www.stanley1913.com. 

Position Overview

Looking to be part of a Legendary Brand? Are you ready to go big, and to create a better world? If you answer yes to both of those questions, look no further. Our Commercial team is growing, and we are looking for someone with entrepreneurial spirit and passion to help us tell and grow our legendary story. 

The Commercial Associate Manager will work under the direction of the Commercial Senior Manager across a variety of projects to drive sales growth and effective marketplace management at Stanley – specifically on the Mobility & Storage, Bar, Café, and Originals categories. Your ultimate goal is to drive success with our consumers and retail partners while working collaboratively across the internal organization. You will need a strong process orientation to ensure that commercial plans are fully communicated and flawlessly executed, including channel strategy, segmentation, assortment, pricing and merchandising. This is both a learning and development role to gain familiarity with our product line and business processes, and to work as part of a cross functional team. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to gain exposure to all facets of the Stanley business and will support multiple stakeholders including sales, product, marketing, finance, and operations. 

We hope that you consider us for the next stop on your career journey! 

 What You'll Do 

• Understand and prioritize different drivers of success by strategic customer. Collaborate with Product and Sales to identify and execute the strategy and tactics to succeed by channel. 

• Support the Commercial team with overall sales and marketplace/competitive analyses, developing a consistent drumbeat to report sales, forecast and competitive data across channels to inform strategic decisions and new business opportunities. 

• Support and manage relationships with Sales by providing analysis and insights for product launches and assortment planning, aligned with category targets and business development plans. 

• Support the product roadmap, portfolio strategy and innovation plan; assist with go-to-market planning for new item launches. 

• Partner to develop strategic sales and promotional opportunities based on market share data, trends, and the market’s competitive landscape. 

• Assist in the flow of goods management, working directly with Demand Planning and Supply Chain partners. 

• Support content development for internal and external communications, including support for customer meetings, sales meetings, internal meetings and other ad hoc events. 

• Ensure flawless execution across of Commercial communications and deliverables. 

• Build and maintain great working relationships with all cross-functional teams within Stanley. 

 Who You Are: 

• Analytical. Previous experience with research/analysis, buying/replenishment, or customer service within a consumer products organization. 

• Problem Solver. Ability to process and reconcile large amounts of data and recognize challenges/opportunities based on that data, offering actionable solutions. 

• Customer Focused. You are passionate about providing our customers with an excellent experience 

• Curious. Look for the WHY through the analysis of data 

• Communicator. Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing. Will participate in monthly presentations, sharing with large cross functional teams. 
• Organized. Take initiative and prioritize tasks; demonstrate excellent time management, organization, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills
•  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business or related field
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated expertise building dashboards, reports, and analyses by synthesizing data from multiple sources.
• Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and proficiency in report building from raw data.
• 3+ years of experience in sales, merchandising, marketing or business development environment required
• Retail, CPG, Food & Beverage, Fashion, Lifestyle and/or Sportswear industry knowledge preferred. 

Stanley is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to recruiting@stanley1913.com. 

Stanley is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley North America, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.

About our parent company: Morgan Street Holdings   

Stanley 1913 is part of Morgan Street Holdings (formerly HAVI), a privately owned enterprise with a diverse portfolio of operating companies. These include HAVI Supply Chain, tms, Stanley 1913, and Continental, which provide best-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand-defining marketing and promotion services, innovative consumer products, and dining and refreshment food solutions. Morgan Street Holdings employs over 10,000 people and serves 300+ customers across the globe. 

Morgan Street Holdings supports Stanley 1913 with competitive pay and benefits, along with exposure to diverse industries and professional networking and development opportunities.