Klein Tools
Overview
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.
For over 160 years, Klein Tools has been recognized for quality, innovation, and craftsmanship. We’ve built our reputation as an industry leader — and we’re still growing fast. Now, we’re looking for a growth-minded Vice President of Marketing to take our brand and global presence to the next level. If you’re a strategic thinker with the passion to lead teams, build brands, and shape how a legacy company competes in a modern, global market — we want to meet you.
As the Vice President of Marketing, you’ll lead the development and execution of global marketing strategies that fuel growth, enhance brand equity, and expand our international footprint. You’ll be both a strategist and a hands-on leader — someone who can connect vision to execution and inspire cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
Lead the marketing planning process to support our growth strategy, with an emphasis on new product launches and market growth.
Develop and implement marketing plans based on data-driven insights into products, customer needs, competition, and industry trends.
Create a culture of innovation, accountability, and success.
Partner closely with Product Management, Sales, and Engineering to support successful new product launches.
Oversee market research and a culture of customer obsession, with special focus on end users.
Lead online marketing, promotions, and point of purchase initiatives that reinforce brand strength and drive customer engagement.
Manage trade show strategy and execution to support our aggressive growth strategy.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree a plus with at least ten (10) years in an increasingly responsible marketing position. Experience in product management, advertising, public relations, social media. Experience in B2B and B2C marketing.
At least five (5) years of applied management experience in a sales/marketing environment and three (3) years of international experience.
Very flexible, a strong team player, and able to adapt in rapidly changing market/management environments.
Strong verbal and written communications skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Strong team focus and ability to work with others, both internal and external to the organization.
Physical and Travel 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 include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel Requirements: 10% (3 days per month).
Your Focuses 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.
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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.
For over 160 years, Klein Tools has been recognized for quality, innovation, and craftsmanship. We’ve built our reputation as an industry leader — and we’re still growing fast. Now, we’re looking for a growth-minded Vice President of Marketing to take our brand and global presence to the next level. If you’re a strategic thinker with the passion to lead teams, build brands, and shape how a legacy company competes in a modern, global market — we want to meet you.
As the Vice President of Marketing, you’ll lead the development and execution of global marketing strategies that fuel growth, enhance brand equity, and expand our international footprint. You’ll be both a strategist and a hands-on leader — someone who can connect vision to execution and inspire cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
Lead the marketing planning process to support our growth strategy, with an emphasis on new product launches and market growth.
Develop and implement marketing plans based on data-driven insights into products, customer needs, competition, and industry trends.
Create a culture of innovation, accountability, and success.
Partner closely with Product Management, Sales, and Engineering to support successful new product launches.
Oversee market research and a culture of customer obsession, with special focus on end users.
Lead online marketing, promotions, and point of purchase initiatives that reinforce brand strength and drive customer engagement.
Manage trade show strategy and execution to support our aggressive growth strategy.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree a plus with at least ten (10) years in an increasingly responsible marketing position. Experience in product management, advertising, public relations, social media. Experience in B2B and B2C marketing.
At least five (5) years of applied management experience in a sales/marketing environment and three (3) years of international experience.
Very flexible, a strong team player, and able to adapt in rapidly changing market/management environments.
Strong verbal and written communications skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Strong team focus and ability to work with others, both internal and external to the organization.
Physical and Travel 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 include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel Requirements: 10% (3 days per month).
Your Focuses 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.
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