Klein Leadership Program Product Sales and Marketing Specialist

Klein Leadership Program Product Sales and Marketing Specialist

Mansfield, TX, USA Req #2279 Friday, June 28, 2024 Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year.

Are you ready to make an impact?

Perks for you include :

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

The Product Sales and Marketing Specialist is part of an accelerated program designed to develop and prepare individuals for successful careers in Product Management, Sales and Marketing.

Through hands on industry experiences, this position will build a strong foundation of product and market knowledge. This position will gather, analyze, and evaluate feedback by cultivating strong relationships with both end users and customers to further develop new product ideas, selling strategies and business initiatives, which will directly contribute to the company’s continued success.

In addition, this position will work closely with experienced cross functional professionals and executives who will help guide career development within the organization.

This position will start June of 2025.

Specific Responsibilities :

1. Identify and conduct thorough market research on both the Company's and competitor's products through interaction with salespeople, distributors, and end users in a variety of venues and in field experiences.

2. Assist Product Development team with product research by seeking out, evaluating, and prioritizing opportunities for product improvements, product line additions, new markets, improved merchandising, promotions, and other growth prospects.

3. Assume ownership of a local retail market to build and leverage relationships with end users and customers. Utilize creativity to execute best practices for new, innovative merchandising, and sales events to drive both financial and brand growth within the assigned market.

4. Partner with local and corporate sales team to coordinate and execute product demonstration events at key customer locations.

Leverage product knowledge and sales techniques to convert customers from competitor products.

5. Analyze current e commerce marketing and sales strategies to identify, recommend, and present opportunities to better align the Company’s strategy with our core end users.

6. Prepare and present executive reviews detailing product recommendations, sales market performance, and marketing initiatives on a monthly and quarterly basis.

7. Drive effective communication and collaboration within the organization. Foster good working relationships among team members and other functional contacts.

8. Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, marketing or related technical / business field is rnship or co op experience related to the field of study is preferred.

Extensive local travel and time in the field isrequired. Overnight travel out of state is minimal but may be necessary at llent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Excel, Word, Outlook, andPowerPoint . Ability to perform intermediate level mathematics and financial calculations.

Must be an effective teamplayer that takes initiative and ownership of projects. Must be self motivated have strong organizational be able to multitask, manage shifting priorities, and work independently to completion of tasks and deadlines.

Physical Demand Requirements :

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms;

climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements 10% 3 days per month

Your main focus : · Quality· Customer Obsession· Innovation· Ownership· TeamworkKlein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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