Stanley Black & Decker

Director, Brand Experience Storyteller & Engagement - Towson, Maryland

Stanley Black & Decker$115K — $199K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field
  • 10–15+ years of experience in construction or industrial environments
  • Proven ability to engage and influence senior executives through strong communication skills
  • Deep understanding of construction workflows across the project lifecycle
  • Experience translating complex concepts into clear narratives
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing customer-facing teams
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead storyteller for DEWALT experiences tailored to diverse audiences
  • Translate construction workflows into outcome-driven value stories
  • Engage senior-level stakeholders to influence business decisions
  • Own the end-to-end experience flow including narrative and demonstrations
  • Partner to evolve DEWALT's master story into scalable frameworks
  • Work cross-functionally to align experiences with broader business priorities
  • Capture insights from engagement to inform product and experience enhancements
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team in storytelling delivery

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and 401(k) benefits
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and personal days
  • Access to learning resources including digital learning portal
  • Discount programs on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner offerings
Full Job Description

Director, Brand Experience Storyteller & Engagement

Towson, MD - Onsite 5 days a week

Relocation to be considered

The Job:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director, Brand Experience Storyteller & Engagement to lead how the DEWALT story is brought to life at the Experience & Innovation Center (XIC) based in Towson, MD at the Stanley Black & Decker Tools & Outdoor headquarters. In this leadership role, you will serve as the primary voice and executive storyteller for the brand, engaging senior-level audiences—including C-suite leaders, site owners, end users, distributors and others—through immersive, high-impact experiences.

This role is responsible for translating real-world construction and industrial workflows into a compelling narrative that connects DEWALT’s solutions to tangible outcomes in safety, productivity, and performance. You will lead a small, high-performing team responsible for curating, preparing, and activating each experience, ensuring a seamless and differentiated visitor journey.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in the construction or industrial space, strong executive presence, and the ability to connect jobsite realities to business impact through storytelling.

  • Serve as the lead storyteller for XIC experiences, delivering a compelling, end-to-end DEWALT narrative tailored to diverse audiences
  • Translate construction and industrial workflows into clear, outcome-driven value stories that highlight safety, productivity, and performance
  • Engage and influence senior-level stakeholders, including C-suite leaders, customers, distributors, and site owners
  • Own the end-to-end experience flow, including narrative arc, pacing, transitions, and integration of demonstrations and subject matter experts
  • Partner in evolving the DEWALT master story, translating it into scalable, modular storytelling frameworks that enable tailored experiences across audiences
  • Work cross-functionally with product, sales, brand, and end user teams to incorporate key inputs and ensure events are connected to and reflective of broader business priorities
  • Capture insights from executive conversations and visitor engagement, using feedback to inform product development, marketing, and experience enhancements
  • Lead and develop a small team responsible for adapting and activating the story for each visitor, ensuring consistency and excellence in delivery
  • Coach team members and subject matter experts to elevate storytelling, presentation effectiveness, and audience engagement

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
  • 10–15+ years of experience in construction, industrial, or trade-related environments, with strong understanding of jobsite workflows and customer dynamics
  • Proven ability to engage and influence senior-level executives and external stakeholders through strong executive presence and communication skills
  • Deep understanding of construction workflows across the project lifecycle (design, pre-construction, pre-fabrication, and jobsite execution)
  • Experience translating complex technical or operational concepts into clear, compelling, and outcome-driven narratives
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and developing teams delivering customer-facing experiences
  • Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and align stakeholders to deliver a cohesive experience
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to leverage insights for continuous improvement
  • Passion for connecting real-world challenges to solutions that improve safety productivity, safety, and performance
  • Must be able to remain on your feet for extended periods and move items as required.

The Details: 

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including: 

  • Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. 

  • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. 

 

And More: 

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:  

  • Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.  

  • Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.  

  • Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. 

  • Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.  

 

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

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The Salary range for this position is $115,800.00 - $199,800.00
  • This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. ​

  • The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.​

  • The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. ​

  • Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. ​

  • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. 

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

About Stanley Black & Decker

BLACK+DECKER provides consumers with products that help make everyday living and working easier and more efficient. They’ve been doing it for 100 years, and they plan to continue doing so, with the same passion and innovation.

Stanley Black & Decker Careers

Joining Stanley Black & Decker presents a unique opportunity to be part of a global team that is committed to innovation and leadership in the tools and security industry. As a company that values diversity and offers extensive professional growth, Stanley Black & Decker is where your career aspirations become achievements.

Work You’ll Do

At Stanley Black & Decker, we are dedicated to helping you develop your full potential. Whether you are looking for job opportunities straight out of college or seeking a leadership position to leverage your seasoned skills, we have a range of roles to fit your career path.

Empower Your Career in Innovation

Step into a role that challenges and excites by offering endless opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Our team at Stanley Black & Decker is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions that redefine the industry. Your work will directly contribute to projects that enhance global security and tool innovation.

Join Our Diverse and Inclusive Team

Diversity and inclusion are the bedrock of our company culture. Stanley Black & Decker is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Here, everyone’s voice is heard and valued. Join a team where you can connect with colleagues from different backgrounds, offering unique perspectives that drive company success.

Explore Career Opportunities

From internships that offer real-world experience to full-time positions that make an impact, explore the numerous job opportunities at Stanley Black & Decker. Each position is a building block in your career, providing not just employment but a chance to learn and thrive.

Benefits and Culture

Stanley Black & Decker is not just about the work you do—it’s also about the benefits and culture that support you. We offer competitive benefits packages that promote health, well-being, and financial security. Our culture encourages open communication, teamwork, and a healthy work-life balance.

Develop Your Skills Through Training and Networking

We believe in nurturing your skills through comprehensive training and development programs. Enhance your capabilities with everything from leadership training to technical workshops. Additionally, our robust networking events allow you to connect with industry leaders and peers to expand your professional network.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to join our team? Prepare your resume and refine your interview skills with our career resources. At Stanley Black & Decker, we seek curious, creative, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive innovation and excellence.

Stay Connected

Discover more about our career opportunities and join a community of professionals who are shaping the future of innovation and security. Visit our careers page to search for open positions that match your skills and interests.

Join Stanley Black & Decker

Your future at Stanley Black & Decker is not just a job—it’s a pathway to personal and professional fulfillment. Check out our job listings and find out how your expertise and ambitions align with our goals.

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Size
19,500 employees
Market Cap
$10.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1910
5 Year Trend
+6.1%
Revenue
$14.5 billion
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