Product Sales and Marketing Specialist Job Lincolnshire area,Illinois USA,Sales

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 last.

Perks for you include:

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
Discounts on Klein Tools products
Education and Professional Development Assistance

The Klein Leadership Program (KLP) is a 12-month accelerated development program designed to identify and develop high-potential future leaders. KLP is built for individuals who are energized, growth-minded, adaptable, and eager to challenge themselves. We seek self-starters who pursue opportunities, embrace feedback, and are committed to continuous learning and leadership growth.

The Product Sales and Marketing Specialist is part of an accelerated program designed to develop and prepare individuals for successful careers in Product Management, Sales and Marketing. Through hands on industry experiences, this position will build a strong foundation of product and market knowledge. This position will gather, analyze, and evaluate feedback by cultivating strong relationships with both end-users and customers to further develop new product ideas, selling strategies and business initiatives, which will directly contribute to the company’s continued success.

In addition, this position will work closely with experienced cross‑functional professionals and executives who will help guide career development within the organization.

Specific Responsibilities:

Identify and conduct thorough market research on both the Company's and competitor's products through interaction with salespeople, distributors, and end users in a variety of venues and in-field experiences.

Assist Product Development team with product research by seeking out, evaluating, and prioritizing opportunities for product improvements, product line additions, new markets, improved merchandising, promotions, and other growth prospects.

Assume ownership of a local retail market to build and leverage relationships with end-users and customers. Utilize creativity to execute best-practices for new, innovative merchandising, and sales events to drive both financial and brand growth within the assigned market.

Partner with local and corporate sales team to coordinate and execute product demonstration events at key customer locations. Leverage product knowledge and sales techniques to convert customers from competitor products.

Analyze current e-commerce marketing and sales strategies to identify, recommend, and present opportunities to better align the Company’s strategy with our core end-users.

Prepare and present executive reviews detailing product recommendations, sales market performance, and marketing initiatives on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Drive effective communication and collaboration within the organization. Foster good working relationships among team members and other functional contacts.

Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Start Date:

June 2027

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, marketing or related technical/business field is required.

Internship or co‑op experience related to the field of study is preferred. Extensive local travel and time in the field is required. Overnight travel out of state is minimal but may be necessary ellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite ﴾Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint﴿. Ability to perform intermediate level mathematics and financial calculations. Must be an effective team player that takes initiative and ownership of projects.

Must be self‑motivated…