Associate Retail Product Manager

Klein Tools • Mansfield, TX

208d

About The Position

Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. The Associate Product Manager is responsible for assisting the Product Manager in developing and executing product-oriented plans that fit the company's selling tactics, distribution channels, strategy, and financial goals. This position ensures timely execution of product specific plans and effectively communicates critical information. The role will supply market, product, financial and end user data analysis to drive business decisions. Additionally, this position will be responsible for financial objectives on small product categories and assist the Product Manager/Director on large, strategic product categories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, or related technical field.
• Two (2) years of relevant business experience.
• Ability to project manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to understand and perform basic mathematics and financial calculations.
• Strong communications skills, verbal and written.
• Basic PC/Internet skills such as E-mail, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.
• Experience in consumer goods (durable preferred) distribution through Retail or Commercial channels is desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Managers and Director on short and long term product plans.
• Execute plans for assigned product categories or projects to include special promotions, new products, forecasts and other relevant activities.
• Provide data analysis on the competitive environment, current product offering, customer needs, sales trends along with specific, and targeted recommendations.
• Assist Product Manager or Director to seek out, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities for product improvements, product line additions, new markets, improved merchandising, promotions, and other growth prospects.
• Support assigned products/projects by overseeing and executing plans, including product launches, product modifications, and promotions.
• Display leadership qualities when working with cross-functional teams.
• Stay in touch with the market through interaction with sales people, distributors, and end users.
• Understand basic tactical product knowledge on product functionality, pricing, packaging, merchandising use, and applications.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree