Klein Tools

Field Development and Training Manager

Klein Tools$70K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, management, marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 1-2 years of experience in sales, marketing, or management
  • Proven leadership capability with early-career employees
  • Understanding of retail and wholesale environments
  • Ability to perform financial calculations
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach a team of early-career professionals through hands-on learning
  • Identify strengths and growth areas for team members through one-on-one feedback
  • Drive territory sales growth by analyzing retail and wholesale initiatives
  • Build strong relationships with regional KDMs to support brand growth
  • Market Klein Tools on university campuses to recruit top talent
  • Partner with trade schools to promote investment in trades education
  • Execute training sessions with Product, Sales, and Marketing stakeholders
  • Prepare and present performance reviews to executive stakeholders
  • Gather feedback for continuous program improvements
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the team

Benefits

  • Opportunities for hands-on leadership experience
  • Mentorship with industry professionals
  • Development of consultative relationships within the field
  • Engagement with educational institutions
  • Access to ongoing training and development programs
  • Involvement in an accelerated career path
Full Job Description
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.

1. Lead a team of early career individuals by providing hands-on, direct coaching through in-field and in-office learning opportunities.
2. Identify and develop areas of strength and opportunity for each team member through facilitated one-on-one feedback sessions.
3. Take ownership and drive territory sales growth by analyzing and overseeing strategic retail, wholesale and end-user initiatives.
4. Develop strong, consultative relationships with regional KDMs to support the Klein Tools brand and top-line sales growth.
5. Represent and market Klein Tools on university campuses to target and hire top talent
6. Partner with trade schools and vocational programs to demonstrate Klein Tool's investment in the the education of the next generation of tradespeople.
7. Work with Product, Sales and Marketing internal stakeholders to execute monthly training sessions to foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
8. Prepare and present quarterly talent performance reviews of direct reports, in collaboration with Program Manager, to executive stakeholders.
9. Gather and analyze feedback from internal stakeholders to identify continuous program improvements to align the program with larger organizational goals.
10. Drives effective communication and collaboration within the organization. Fosters good working relationships among team members and other key stakeholders.
11. 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.

Your main focus:
• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• Ownership
• Teamwork

About Klein Tools

Klein Tools is an American company that produces hand tools. The company is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois and was founded in 1857 by Mathias Klein. Klein Tools is known for its high-quality tools that are designed for professionals in the electrical, construction, and mining industries. The company's product line includes pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and other hand tools. Klein Tools has a reputation for innovation and has been awarded numerous patents for its products. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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2,000 employees
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