Technical Associate Product Manager- Hybrid!

Klein Tools is a company focused on quality and innovation in product development. They are seeking a Technical Associate Product Manager to assist in executing product-oriented plans and managing tactical execution details on assigned product categories, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategy and financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Managers and Directors with short- and long-term product planning, with an emphasis on technically complex products and solutions
• Execute plans for assigned product categories or projects, including special promotions, new product introductions, forecasting, and other relevant activities; accountable for achieving financial objectives for assigned products or projects
• Provide detailed analysis of the competitive landscape, current product offerings, customer needs, sales trends, and technical differentiators, along with clear, data-driven recommendations
• Support Product Managers or Directors in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing opportunities for product improvements, product line extensions, new markets, improved merchandising, promotions, and other growth initiatives, with a focus on technical feasibility and value creation
• Support assigned products and projects by overseeing and executing product launches, product modifications, and promotional activities, ensuring technical accuracy and readiness
• Demonstrate leadership when working with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain
• Drive effective communication and collaboration across the organization and foster strong working relationships
• Maintain close connection to the market through interaction with sales teams, distributors, and end users via multiple channels
• Spend approximately 15% of time in the field, documenting how time is spent learning about customer workflows, technical requirements, and unmet needs
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of product functionality, applications, specifications, pricing, packaging, and merchandising
• Serve as a technical product resource to other areas of the company as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or similar) is required
• Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to project manage multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to understand and perform basic mathematics and financial calculations
• Must have strong communications skills, verbal and written
• This includes basic PC/Internet skills such as E-mail, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience in consumer goods (durable preferred) distribution through Retail or Commercial channels is desired, but not required

Benefits

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

Company Overview

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