Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. Are you ready to make an impact?

Perks for you include:

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

The Vice President of Marketing leads the marketing planning process to support overall strategic plans of the corporation with an emphasis on global brand development. Responsible for recommending marketing plans, and directing Company marketing initiatives to achieve company growth goals. Participates in the development of marketing strategies and tactics to meet the needs of the Company. Gathers and interprets critical market information.

• Develop and implement marketing plans to support the company's aggressive growth strategy.
• Create a culture of success, creativity, and timely results achievement.
• Support and drive marketing activities to support successful new product launches
• Drive a best-in-class online presence with ecommerce partners and on the company's owned web properties. Achieve excellence in online content across the board.
• Supervise and direct initiatives to ensure that product packaging designs meet the needs for functionality and marketplace excellence.
• Drive a best-in-class social media presence that drive organic user engagement with the brand and supports awareness for key initiatives, such as new product launches.
• Manage the planning and implementation of advertising and promotional activities. Assist with key customer relationships to close strategic opportunities.
• Oversee Company's participation in trade shows and assure effective implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required, Masters Degree a plus with at least ten (10) years in an increasingly responsible marketing position - must have experience in: product management, advertising, public relations, social media. Must have experience in business to business (B2B) as well as business to consumer (B2C) marketing. At least five (5) years of applied management experience in a sales/marketing environment and three (3) years International experience is required.

Must be very flexible, an effective "team player" type of individual, and able to adapt in rapidly changing market/management environments. Must have strong communications skills, verbal and written. This includes basic knowledge using Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong team focus and ability to work with others, both internal and external to the organization.

Physical Demand Requirements

​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.

Travel Requirements

10% (3 days per month)

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Your main focus:

• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• 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 hr@kleintools.com.