Product Manager - Outdoor Products
Company: Klein Tools, Inc.
Location: Mansfield
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Product Manager - Outdoor Products Mansfield, TX, USA Req #:
1202
We are growing! Klein Tools make great products with the highest of
standards. We value Quality, Customer Obsession, Innovation,
Teamwork and Ownership. These five distinguishing values define our
company's culture and how we operate as an organization. We believe
that these values set our business above others in our industry. At
Klein Tools, you have the opportunity to forge your career with an
iconic brand to drive your future! There has never been a better
time to join Klein Tools! The Product Manager is responsible for
developing and executing product strategy plans, including 3 year
life-cycle plans that fit the company's 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 objectives.Specific Responsibilities 1.
Develop short- and long-term product plans designed to deliver
growth and profit performance that aligns with the overall goals or
the organization. 2. Prepare annual plans for each major product
line. Responsible for achieving plans for each major product line.
3. Provide 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 prospects. 4.
Responsible 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 discontinuations. 5. Provide direction and ensure timely
execution of marketing plans including product launches, product
modifications, and promotions to drive sales of products. 6.
Display 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 personnel. 7. Market &
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 needs. 8.
Serve 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 needed. 9. Provide 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 growth. 10. Perform
all other duties as assigned . Job Qualification Requirements
Bachelors 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 preferred. Must possess knowledge managing
budgets, forecasts, and business plans to achieve financial
objectives. Must possess knowledge in identifying plus justifying a
growth opportunity, then launching new product lines and working
with a stage-gate development process. Demonstrate 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 proficiency. Ability
to be an effective team player that takes initiative and ownership,
while influencing cross-functional team. Physical Demand
RequirementsOccasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands
to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with
hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or
crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focus. PM19Klein Tools provides a competitive compensation and
benefits package, including: 401(k) Company MatchProfit SharingPaid
Vacation/HolidaysShared Cost Medical & DentalFlex SpendingEducation
Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Discount Program Klein 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 . Other
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