Full-Time

Hand Tool Technical Marketing Specialist

Tekton

Tekton

Compensation Overview

$60k - $85k/yr

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

In Person

Category
UI/UX & Design (1)
Required Skills
Assembly
Graphic Design
Requirements
  • minimum of 2000 hours in hands-on experience using hand tools in a profession or for advanced personal projects
  • experience in automotive, diesel, aviation, or small engine work and repair; automation or robotics; construction trades; maintenance and assembly operations
  • must be a creative, technical communicator; web design, graphic design, photography, and other content-making skills either already present or to be learned rapidly at an advanced level
  • will be the project leader responsible for developing content; ability to lead others and organize projects
  • fully understand real uses of products and have the ability to visually communicate the features to users across multiple media such as photos, illustrations, charts/graphs, and videos
Responsibilities
  • Research many sources to build a comprehensive understanding of the product itself, the competitive landscape, the core users, and the core use cases
  • Work with the Product Development department to fully understand the functionality, features, materials, and attributes of our products
  • Brainstorm all of the points that are true about our products and distill down the most useful and helpful pieces of information that users want to know
  • Provide feedback to our Product Developers about users’ needs and expectations
  • Develop written and visual storybooks as drafts of our content before final production
  • Work with others on the content team to create and publish new content to Tekton.com, social media, and emails
Desired Qualifications
  • Expert tool knowledge (mandatory)
  • Background in web design
  • Background in photography (shooting, editing, composition)
  • Experience with sketching, creating graphics, and arranging layouts
  • Experience with Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Indicators of a good match for this role: You have at least 2,000 hours of deep and detailed experience using tools in your work or personal projects
  • You are able to lead others and organize projects
  • You have well-formed opinions that you can defend with real facts
  • You are a team player who knows when to ask for help or change your mind
  • You have a natural skepticism for convention, while being open-minded about learning from others
  • You can craft a clear, concise message about the tools using visuals and language that tool users will appreciate because you have strong intuition for what matters to them and in what order
  • You have the artistic and writing ability to turn your thoughts into marketing content
  • You are highly precise with details and determined to deeply research any given topic to become an expert
  • You are exceptional at thinking in models and patterns
  • You have exceptional values including honesty, integrity, and empathy

Company Size

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Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Revenue reached $20 million in 2026 supporting manufacturing expansion.
  • Outstanding warranty service delivers replacements within one day.
  • Family-owned structure drives precision craftsmanship in Grand Rapids.

What critics are saying

  • Snap-on's 3,000 dealers undercut Tekton capturing 20-30% wrench share.
  • Harbor Freight copies designs at 40-60% lower prices in 1,500 stores.
  • Chinese Amazon imports at $5-10/unit halve Tekton gross margins.

What makes Tekton unique

  • Tekton leads with agile in-house manufacturing for rapid engineering improvements.
  • Tekton offers orderly tool lines by size and type without skipping components.
  • Tekton produces 22% of tools in US using locally sourced materials.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan