Klein Leadership Program - Marketing Specialist

Klein Tools•Lincolnshire, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Klein Leadership Program - Marketing Specialist role is designed to provide a comprehensive experience in marketing within the company. This position involves market research, product development support, local market ownership, sales coordination, e-commerce strategy analysis, and executive reporting. The specialist will drive communication and collaboration within the organization, fostering strong working relationships. This role requires a willingness to relocate anywhere within the US based on program graduation and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, marketing or related technical/business field is required.
Extensive local travel and time in the field is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Ability to perform intermediate level mathematics and financial calculations.
Must be an effective team player that takes initiative and ownership of projects.
Must be self-motivated have strong organizational skills.
Must be able to multitask, manage shifting priorities, and work independently to completion of tasks and deadlines.
Must be willing to relocate anywhere within the US based on program graduation and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Internship or co-op experience related to the field of study is preferred.
Overnight travel out of state is minimal but may be necessary at times.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prepare and present executive reviews detailing product recommendations, sales market performance, and marketing initiatives on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Drive effective communication and collaboration within the organization. Foster good working relationships among team members and other functional contacts.
Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.