Associate Product Manager- Hybrid

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.

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

The Associate Product Manager is responsible for assisting the Product Manager in developing and executing product-oriented plans that fit the company's selling tactics, distribution channels, strategy, and financial goals. The role directly manages tactical execution details on assigned product categories or product introductions. This position ensures timely execution of product specific plans and effectively communicates critical information. It supplies market, product, financial and end user data analysis to drive business decisions.

As needed, it is responsible for financial objectives on small product categories in addition to assisting the Product Manager/Director on large, strategic product categories.

• Assist Product Managers and Director on short and long term product plans.
• Execute plans for assigned product categories or projects, including 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 with specific, targeted recommendations. Assist in evaluating and prioritizing opportunities for product improvements, line additions, new markets, merchandising, promotions, and other growth prospects.
• Support assigned products/projects by overseeing and executing plans, including product launches, modifications, and promotions.
• Display leadership qualities when working with cross-functional teams. Drive effective communication and collaboration within the organization. Foster 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. Collect and maintain market information. Conduct market research as necessary. Spend 15% of time in the field documenting learning about customer needs.
• Understand basic tactical product knowledge on product functionality, pricing, packaging, merchandising, use, and applications. Provide product-related assistance to other areas of the company as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, or related technical field and two (2) years of relevant business experience. MBA preferred.
• Ability to project manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to understand and perform basic mathematics and financial calculations.
• Experience in consumer goods (durable preferred) distribution through Retail or Commercial channels desired, but not required.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written. Includes basic PC/Internet skills such as E‑mail, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• Ownership
• Teamwork

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 needing assistance, please email us at