Associate Product Manager- Hybrid!

Mansfield, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Klein Tools curiosity powers discovery ownership inspires excellence and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to for you include: Paid Vacations & Holidays Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k) Health Insurance (Medical Vision & Dental) Discounts on Klein Tools products Education and Professional Development AssistanceThe Associate Product Manager is responsible for assisting Product Manager in developing and executing product-oriented plans that fit the companys selling tactics distribution channels strategy and financial goals Directly responsible for managing tactical execution details on assigned product categories or product introductions. This position ensures timely execution of product specific plans and effectively communicates critical information. This position will supply market product financial and end user data analysis to drive business decisions. As needed this position will be responsible for financial objectives on small product category in addition to assisting Product Manager/Director on large strategic product Responsibilities1. Assist Product Managers and Director on short and long term product plans.2. 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.3. 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.4 Support assigned products/projects by overseeing and executing plans including product launches product modifications and promotions.5. 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.6. 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.7. 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.8. Perform all other duties as Degree in business marketing or related technical field and two (2) years of relevant business experience. MBA to project manage multiple tasks to understand and perform basic mathematics and financial in consumer goods (durable preferred) distribution through Retail or Commercial channels is desired but not have strong communications skills verbal and includes basic PC/Internet skills such as E-mail Word PowerPoint and main focus: Quality Customer Obsession Innovation Ownership TeamworkKlein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance please email us at

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