Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Provides power tools, hand tools, outdoor equipment, engineered fastening systems and industrial solutions.
Account Manager - Central Illinois - Remote
Sell tool brands to distributors in Central Illinois, managing relationships and growth.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Account Manager role sits within the Tools & Outdoor team and will operate virtually from a designated territory in Central Illinois. Reporting to the division, you will be responsible for driving sales of DEWALT, STANLEY, LENOX, IRWIN, BOSTITCH, and PORTERCABLE products through key distribution partners. Success in this position requires achieving top‑line sales targets, establishing strong distributor relationships, and delivering comprehensive business plans that generate double‑digit growth year over year. You will also coordinate marketing objectives, manage pricing programs, and travel regularly to support partners. • Meet top-line sales targets for DEWALT, STANLEY, and other brands in Central Illinois. • Build and maintain key distributor relationships, supporting marketing, training, and promotions. • Develop annual business plans to drive double-digit growth and conduct quarterly performance reviews. • Lead coordination of mutual objectives, marketing plans, and user targets with MSA and distributors. • Travel up to 50 % locally and 10 % overnight to support partners.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸sales targets
- ▸distributor relations
- ▸business planning
- ▸marketing coordination
- ▸pricing management
- ▸partner travel
What You Bring
Ideal candidates are purpose‑driven professionals who value quality and continuous learning. A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred, along with 3–5 years of sales or marketing experience in construction supplies. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication abilities, a valid driver’s license, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, or a related field (preferred). • 3–5 years of sales or marketing experience in construction supplies with a proven results track record. • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, problem‑solving, and communication skills. • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel daily as required. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor’s
- ▸3-5 years
- ▸construction sales
- ▸negotiation
- ▸driver’s license
- ▸microsoft office
Benefits
Stanley Black & Decker offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement, plus discounts on company tools and partner programs. Employees benefit from abundant growth and development opportunities through more than 20 brands, the Lean Academy, Coursera®, and an online university. The company fosters an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages community involvement through volunteerism and sustainable practices. • Competitive salary with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. • 401(k) plan with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Paid time off, holidays, personal days, and tuition reimbursement. • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs. • Access to learning resources such as Lean Academy, Coursera®, and online university.
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