Associate Product Manager
Company: Knipex Tools LP
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Do you have a passion for tools? Come join our Product
Management team!About UsKNIPEX Tools LP is the North American
operations of KNIPEX-Werk and is located in Buffalo Grove, IL.
KNIPEX-Werk, Wuppertal, Germany, concentrates its efforts on being
the best professional pliers manufacturer in terms of quality,
innovation and efficiency and its pliers satisfy the highest
expectations in terms of performance, ergonomics and service
life.KNIPEX tools are designed for the professional tool user and
those that demand the highest quality hand tools available in the
marketplace today.Position DescriptionAssociate Product ManagerThe
KNIPEX Tools, LP (KTLP) Associate Product Manager, will work
closely with the Product Manager to launch new products and manage
assigned product lines.Position OverviewThe Associate Product
Manager will assist in managing products throughout the entire
product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product, market and
customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working
closely with Marketing, Sales, Customer Service and Production.The
Associate Product Manager, with direction from the Senior Product
Manager, will assist in the launch of new products which includes
cross-functional implementation. A successful product launch
includes datasheets, product data content, training documents,
videos, packaging, launch packets for salesforce, promotions and
more.The Associate Product Manager will be involved in developing
marketing support materials and documentation to assist the sales
team as needed. Interaction with the sales force and customers will
be an essential part in providing all pertinent information to the
customers in marketing collateral, graphics, displays, etc.
Additional responsibilities include helping the marketing
department on other projects as needed, such as facilitating
mailings, developing customer advertising, product advertising and
tradeshow support on new products.Position
ResponsibilitiesContinuously builds, updates and maintains the
KNIPEX enhanced information database for all products, to
include:Product feature and benefit positioning and messaging that
differentiates our products in the market.Product physical data,
including measuring tools to drive accuracy.Compiles data of
competitor products and maintains competitor database.Supports the
KNIPEX sales team with product data and graphical information to
present KNIPEX products the best possible way.Provides follow up to
customer service by answering product questions via email and
phone.Conducts market research as needed to understand trends and
identify current and future market opportunities.Pulls samples for
sales and marketing needs including PR requests, advertising, and
customer requests.Assists with distributor mailings, folders,
manufacturer's rep packets, catalogs and product launch kits as
needed.Maintains diligent attention to detail and an eye for
quality.Works with Senior Product Manager to perform quality
assurance controls on products and incoming packaging
material.Maintains professional internal and external relationships
that meet company core values.Assists in preparation of sales
presentations.Other appropriate tasks as assigned by the Senior
Product Manager. This is a fast paced position that will be exposed
to all marketing communications areas, no two days are the
same.Company ValuesKnowledge:Improvement is GREAT. Change is GREAT.
Wanting to be better is GREAT.Innovate; take initiative and be
curious. Learn from mistakes.Continue to develop our skills;
challenge ourselves and others to achieve
possibilities.Teamwork:First and foremost, we are a team. Our
competition is outside these walls.We are all role models and lead
by good example.Our cooperation and communication is characterized
by kindness, openness, honesty, and valuing each other's
contributions.Loyalty:Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and
ownership - not just through words, but through actions.Keep
commitments; say what you will do, and do what you say.Trust each
other and continue to earn that trust every day.Passion:Strive to
achieve consistently superior quality, service, performance,
productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.Take pride in our
product, our company, and our people.Embrace sustainable
initiatives and give back to the community.Job
RequirementsKnowledge:A Bachelor's Degree in business, product
management, marketing, or communications or equivalent
experience.3-5 years of proven successful experience in product
management, engineering, marketing or related fields.Demonstrated
writing and marketing experience.Knowledge and/or experience in
marketing collateral development.A basic understanding of hand
tools such as pliers, cable cutters, wire strippers, screwdrivers;
what they do and how to use them is a plus.Knowledge of the
Industrial MRO, Electrical, HVACR or Automotive Tools and Equipment
distribution channels is a plus.Experience in a distribution
industry and an understanding of the B2B selling process is a
plus.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.Knowledge of SAP
helpful.Knowledge of project management tools such as Asana, Wrike
or Microsoft Project not required but a plus.Skills:Proven
analytical skills; proficient at Excel and data
analysis.Demonstrated skills to handle a variety of assignments
simultaneously.Ability to work under deadline pressure and extra
hours if needed on assignments.Great verbal and written
communication skills.Ability and confidence to communicate at all
levels with internal and external clients in a professional manner
by phone, email and face to face contact.Good follow through on all
projects.Personal Attributes:Flexible work attitude; ability to
learn new things quickly.Positive attitude and trustworthy
character.Creative, innovative and resourceful.Enjoys
multitasking.Dynamic friendly personality.Desire to work in a
global team of professionals.Available for limited travel as
necessary.PI184068299SDL2017
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