Senior Product Manager

Klein Tools

. Develop and execute product strategy plans, including three-year life-cycle plans, for strategically important product categories .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeLincolnshire • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $107,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management, including strategic planning, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing product life cycles, budgets, and marketing activities to drive growth and profitability.

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Product ManagementStrategic PlanningMarket ResearchBudget ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Product Strategy DevelopmentMarket AnalysisFinancial ForecastingStage-Gate Development ProcessProject Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationInitiativeMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointWordOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Consumer GoodsProduct Life CycleGrowth OpportunitiesMarketing ActivitiesSupply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute product strategy plans, including three-year life-cycle plans, for strategically important product categories
Develop short- and long-term product plans aligned with organizational growth and profit goals
Prepare and achieve annual plans for major product lines
Provide strategic recommendations for growth based on the competitive environment, internal capabilities, and potential new capabilities
Identify and prioritize opportunities for product improvements, product line additions, new markets, merchandising, promotions, and other growth prospects
Maintain product line portfolio strategies covering launches, modifications, promotions, and end-of-life discontinuations
Direct and ensure timely execution of marketing plans for product launches, modifications, and promotions
Lead communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and internal departments; mentor less experienced Product Management personnel
Gather and maintain market information through interaction with salespeople, distributors, and end users; conduct market research as needed
Spend 10% of time in the field learning about customer needs and document the time and activities
Serve as product expert on performance, functionality, pricing, packaging, merchandising, and value propositions
Provide product-related assistance to other company areas
Provide monthly narratives on major product line performance versus plan, including corrective actions and growth recommendations
Perform all other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in business or related technical field and five (5) years relevant experience in consumer goods product management
Alternatively, a minimum of three (3) years product management combined with five (5) years of other relevant business experience
MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred
Knowledge managing budgets, forecasts, and business plans to achieve financial objectives
Knowledge in identifying and justifying growth opportunities, launching new product lines, and working with a stage-gate development process
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
Ability to understand basic financial calculations and simple market research techniques
Basic implementation of marketing activities, including PR, advertising, promotions, POP, and packaging
Ability to develop strategic plans involving pricing strategy, brand positioning, and competitive analysis with limited assistance
Exposure to manufacturing/sourcing supply chains
Basic project management proficiency
Ability to be an effective team player who takes initiative and ownership while influencing cross-functional teams
Must be willing and able to travel internationally as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits supporting you and your family as part of the total rewards package