Leadership Program: 12-Month Sales & Leadership Track

Colonial Group; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Klein Tools Inc. is launching the Klein Leadership Program (KLP), a 12‑month accelerated development track designed to identify high‑potential future leaders.

The program blends market and product exposure with hands‑on sales experience, preparing you to lead with impact. As a participant, you will conduct market research, support product development, manage a local retail market, and coordinate product demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, marketing or related field.
• Internship or co‑op experience related to the field of study is preferred.
• Extensive local travel and time in the field is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Must be an effective team player that takes initiative and ownership of projects.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Organized

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Klein Tools Inc. is launching the Klein Leadership Program (KLP), a 12‑month accelerated development track designed to identify high‑potential future leaders.

The program blends market and product exposure with hands‑on sales experience, preparing you to lead with impact. As a participant, you will conduct market research, support product development, manage a local retail market, and coordinate product demonstrations.