Klein Tools · 10 hours ago
Associate Product Manager
Mansfield, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expKlein Tools is dedicated to quality and innovation, designing and launching groundbreaking products each year. The Associate Product Manager will assist in developing and executing product-oriented plans, manage tactical execution details, and supply data analysis to drive business decisions.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturing
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. Responsible for achieving financial plans for each product/project
Provide data analysis on the competitive environment, current product offering, customer needs, sales trends along with specific, and targeted recommendations. Assists Product Manager or Director to seek out, evaluates, and prioritizes 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. Drives effective communication and collaboration within the organization. Fosters good working relationships among team members and other functional contacts
Stay in touch with the market through interaction with sales people, distributors, and end users through a variety of venues. Collects and maintains market information. Conducts market research as necessary. Spends 15% of time in the field and documents this time and how and where it is spent learning about customer needs
Understand basic tactical product knowledge on product functionality, pricing, packaging, merchandising, use, and applications. Provides product-related assistance to other areas of the company as needed
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in business, marketing, or related technical field and two (2) years of relevant business experience
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
Preferred
MBA preferred
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
Klein Tools
Klein Tools is a manufacturer of the hand tools.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Klein Tools has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2023 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Matthew Thomason
Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Klein
President and COO
Recent News
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