Field Development Manager : Klein Leadership Program

Klein Tools; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

Klein Tools is seeking a Territory Manager through the Leadership Program - Product Sales & Marketing to lead and grow territory sales across retail, wholesale, and end-user channels. You will mentor early-career specialists in-field and in-office to build product and market knowledge and leadership capability.

You will collaborate with Product, Sales and Marketing to run training sessions, and you will cultivate relationships with regional KDMs, universities and trade schools while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, management, marketing or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–2 years of sales, marketing or management experience.
• Proven ability to lead a team of early-career employees.
• Understanding of retail and wholesale environments.
• Strong math/financial calculation skills and good organizational ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of early-career individuals through coaching in-field and in-office learning.
• Drive territory sales growth by overseeing retail, wholesale and end-user initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships with regional KDMs to support Klein Tools brand and top-line sales.
• Represent and market Klein Tools on university campuses to recruit top talent.
• Partner with trade schools to demonstrate Klein Tools' investment in the next generation of tradespeople.
• Work with Product, Sales and Marketing to execute monthly training sessions.
• Prepare quarterly talent reviews of direct reports with the Program Manager for executives.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders to align program with organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, management, marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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:

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

The Klein Leadership Program- Product Sales & Marketing is an accelerated program designed to develop and prepare individuals for successful careers in Product Management, Sales and Marketing at Klein Tools. The Territory manager plays a critical, leadership role within the program. The Territory Manager helps facilitate hands on, industry experiences and mentors each Product Sales & Marketing Specialist to build a strong foundation of product and market knowledge. The individual will work directly with each PSMS both in-field and in-office to gain a complete understanding of their performance, abilities and fit within the organization.

• Lead a team of early career individuals by providing hands on, direct coaching through in-field and in-office learning opportunities.
• Identify and develop areas of strength and opportunity for each team member through facilitated one-on-one feedback sessions.
• Take ownership and drive territory sales growth by analyzing and overseeing strategic retail, wholesale and end-user initiatives.
• Develop strong, consultative relationships with regional KDMs to support the Klein Tools brand and top-line sales growth.
• Represent and market Klein Tools on university campuses to target and hire top talent
• Partner with trade schools and vocational programs to demonstrate Klein Tool's investment in the the education of the next generation of tradespeople.
• Work with Product, Sales and Marketing internal stakeholders to execute monthly training sessions to foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Prepare and present quarterly talent performance reviews of direct reports, in collaboration with Program Manager, to executive stakeholders.
• Gather and analyze feedback from internal stakeholders to identify continuous program improvements to align the program with larger organizational goals.
• Drives effective communication and collaboration within the organization. Fosters good working relationships among team members and other key stakeholders.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree completed within the last two years in engineering, management, marketing or related business field or equivalent years of experience.
• 1 to 2 years of sales, marketing or management experience
• Demonstrated ability and hunger to lead a team of early-career employees
• Demonstrated understanding of retail and wholesale environments
• An understanding and ability to perform related mathematics and financial calculations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Physical Demand Requirement

Occasionally 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; taste or smell. 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.

Salary range 80,000-100,000

Your main focus:

• 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 and needing assistance, please email us at [e-mail].