Strategic Product Manager: Growth and Market Leadership

Klein Tools; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations & Holidays

Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, &​s

Discounts on Klein Tools products

Education and Professional Development

Job summary

Klein Tools is seeking a Product Manager to develop and execute strategy for large-volume product categories, aligning with company goals and financial targets. You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee 3-year lifecycle plans, and ensure timely marketing plan execution.

Expect travel and collaboration across sales, sourcing, and marketing to drive growth and profitability. The role requires a business-focused background with five years in consumer goods product management, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field with 5 years of consumer goods product management experience.
• MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and business plans to achieve financial objectives.
• Knowledge of identifying growth opportunities and launching new product lines via stage-gate development.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, with proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-term product plans to deliver growth and profit.
• Prepare annual plans for each major product line and achieve targets.
• Provide strategic recommendations for growth based on market and internal capabilities.
• Maintain a 3-year product life-cycle plan including launches, modifications, promotions, and end-of-life decisions.
• Guide marketing plans, product launches, and promotions to drive sales.

Skills

Product management

Market research

Budgeting

Pricing strategy

Cross-functional leadership

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Klein Tools is seeking a Product Manager to develop and execute strategy for large-volume product categories, aligning with company goals and financial targets. You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee 3-year lifecycle plans, and ensure timely marketing plan execution.

Expect travel and collaboration across sales, sourcing, and marketing to drive growth and profitability. The role requires a business-focused background with five years in consumer goods product management, plus strong