Territory Manager- Klein Leadership Program

Klein Tools•Lincolnshire, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Klein Leadership Program- Product Sales & Marketing is an accelerated program designed to develop and prepare individuals for successful careers in Product Management, Sales and Marketing at Klein Tools. The Territory manager plays a critical, leadership role within the program. The Territory Manager helps facilitate hands on, industry experiences and mentors each Product Sales & Marketing Specialist to build a strong foundation of product and market knowledge. The individual will work directly with each PSMS both in-field and in-office to gain a complete understanding of their performance, abilities and fit within the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master's degree completed within the last two years in engineering, management, marketing or related business field or equivalent years of experience.
1 to 2 years of sales, marketing or management experience
Demonstrated ability and hunger to lead a team of early-career employees
Demonstrated understanding of retail and wholesale environments
An understanding and ability to perform related mathematics and financial calculations.
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Strong organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of early career individuals by providing hands-on, direct coaching through in-field and in-office learning opportunities.
Identify and develop areas of strength and opportunity for each team member through facilitated one-on-one feedback sessions.
Take ownership and drive territory sales growth by analyzing and overseeing strategic retail, wholesale and end-user initiatives.
Develop strong, consultative relationships with regional KDMs to support the Klein Tools brand and top-line sales growth.
Represent and market Klein Tools on university campuses to target and hire top talent
Partner with trade schools and vocational programs to demonstrate Klein Tool's investment in the the education of the next generation of tradespeople.
Work with Product, Sales and Marketing internal stakeholders to execute monthly training sessions to foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
Prepare and present quarterly talent performance reviews of direct reports, in collaboration with Program Manager, to executive stakeholders.
Gather and analyze feedback from internal stakeholders to identify continuous program improvements to align the program with larger organizational goals.
Drives effective communication and collaboration within the organization. Fosters good working relationships among team members and other key stakeholders.
Performs all other duties as assigned.