Product Manager Hybrid

The Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing product strategy plans including 3 year life-cycle plans that fit the companys selling tactics distribution channels strategy and financial goals on the large volume strategically important product categories. This position ensures timely execution of marketing plans and effectively communicates critical information. This position will supply market and product data analysis and recommendations as needed. This position is responsible for understanding competitive product lines and can compare and contrast product features and benefits with a compelling selling story. This position is also responsible for understanding initiating and utilizing all tactical business drivers to obtain financial short- and long-term product plans designed to deliver growth and profit performance that aligns with the overall goals or the annual plans for each major product line. Responsible for achieving plans for each major product strategic specific and targeted recommendations for growth as the recognized expert in the competitive environment existing internal capabilities and potential new capabilities. Seek out evaluate and prioritize opportunities for product improvements product line additions new markets improved merchandising promotions and other growth for maintaining a product line portfolio strategy that includes a 3 year product life-cycle plan that will include new product launches product modifications promotions and end of life direction and ensure timely execution of marketing plans including product launches product modifications and promotions to drive sales of leadership qualities when working with cross-functional teams and internal departments. Drives effective communication and collaboration within the organization. Foster good working relationships among team members and other functional contacts. Mentor less experienced Product Management & end user expert through interaction with sales people distributors and end users through a variety of venues. Collect and maintain market information. Conduct market research as necessary. Spend 10% of time in the field and documents this time and how and where it is spent learning about customer as the product expert on performance functionality pricing packaging merchandising and value propositions to internal and external customers. Provide product-related assistance to other areas of the company as monthly narrative on major product line performance to plan focusing on product lines that are significantly above or below plan along with corrective actions. Provide recommendations for delivering all other duties as Degree in business or related technical field and five (5) years relevant experience in consumer goods product management or a minimum of three (3) years product management combined with five (5) years of other relevant business experience. MBA or other relevant advanced degree possess knowledge managing budgets forecasts and business plans to achieve financial possess knowledge in identifying plus justifying a growth opportunity then launching new product lines and working with a stage-gate development strong communications skills verbal and written. Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook PowerPoint Word).Ability to understand basic financial calculations simple market research techniques basic implementation of marketing activities (PR Advertising Promotions POP Packaging) developing strategic plans (pricing strategy brand positioning competitive analysis) with limited assistance exposure to various manufacturing/sourcing supply chains and a basic project management to be an effective team player that takes initiative and ownership while influencing cross-functional RequirementsThis role requires international travel; candidates must be willing and able to travel internationally as role has an annual salary range of $89000 - $111000. In addition to salary youre eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Klein Tools Inc. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills experience and location.