Product Management Intern

Klein Tools; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Klein Tools is seeking a Product Management Intern to support new product development, quality improvement, and end-user research alongside our Product Management and Engineering teams. You will gather insights, prepare reports, maintain documentation, screen communications, and help with market trend analysis.

Strong written and verbal communication, discretion with confidential data, and the ability to juggle priorities are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Organized and detail-oriented; capable of multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new product development and end-user research.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports and analyses.
• Maintain documents, files and record-keeping systems.
• Screen and direct telephone and written communications.
• Conduct market research and data collection for assigned projects.
• Provide status updates and track open issues.
• Build cross-functional relationships with peers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Phone etiquette

Teamwork

Discretion

Organization

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program

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.

The Product Management Intern position will work alongside our Product Management and Engineering departments assisting with new product development, quality improvement, and end user research projects.

This position will provide the student with real life business experience, knowledge, and skills that are relevant to classroom education. Additional responsibilities may include:

Think strategically and creatively to gather product and consumer insights as assigned.

Handle information of highly sensitive and confidential nature. Ensure security of information at all times by developing and maintaining necessary measures and procedures.

Compile special reports and analysis, and select appropriate data from various sources. Prepare daily, weekly, or monthly reports as assigned.

Create and maintain business and correspondence documents, files and other record keeping systems as appropriate to the mission of the department.

Prepare, type, and edit a wide variety of correspondence from notes, instructions, and general directions.

Receive, screen, and direct telephone and written communications.

Conduct research, analyze market trends and collect data associated with assigned projects.

Provide current status information for all open issues as assigned. Identify the need for open‑issue closure or status update.

Build trust and effective relationships with peers/cross-functional teams

High School Diploma and currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program. Comprehensive knowledge of PC and various business office applications/software.

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, proper phone etiquette, and the ability to work in a group effectively. Must have the ability to deal with all levels of people both inside the organization and out of the firm. Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and shift priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Must have excellent follow‑through and be organized and detail‑oriented. Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Pay: $26/hour

Your main focus:

• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• 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].