Product Manager, Global Commercial

Department: Marketing

Product Manager, Global Commercial

At Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a leading designer, marketer and distributor of small household and commercial appliances, our culture is one of hard work, ethical behavior, and teamwork. We roll up our sleeves and work hard to create products that have been pleasing customers for over 100 years.   We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurances, HSA contributions, Profit Sharing, and a 401(k) plan with vested contributions beginning Day One.  We provide paid vacation and holidays, summer hours and a paid charitable day off. To offset the cost of staying fit we offer a quarterly subsidy, and you can purchase our products at a discounted cost. We have a casual dress code, flexible hours, and development opportunities. These are just a few of the advantages of working for this dynamic company. 

We are seeking qualified candidates for the Product Manager, Commercial opportunity at our Corporate Headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia for the Commercial division.  The Product Manager, Commercial’s primary focus is to develop innovative best-in-class global commercial products that meet or exceed both revenue and margin goals.  This includes finding innovation, product definition, coordinating product development, pricing, business development with our sales team, and promotion support.  Categories include current Hamilton Beach Commercial (HBC) products as well as new category development.   

 Responsibilities of the position include:

• Creating and implementing a marketing and sales business strategy to accelerate growth of our global food service equipment business.
• Drive product innovation by targeting unmet user needs.
• Effective leadership of cross-functional teams to create and develop new products.
• Develop product marketing communications, working with cross functional commercial digital marketing and creative teams to launch new products more effectively.
• Partnering with sales team to develop and implement channel and key customer strategies to maximize sell-through of new products. 

Requirements of the position include:

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field, MBA preferred.
• 5+ years relevant experience in product management, B2B product management experience preferred.
• Experience in strategic development and marketing related to new products.
• Proven record of effectively managing cross-functional teams
• Strong team leadership, presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to travel, up to 10%
• Strong analytical skills, including high proficiency in Microsoft Office

The successful candidate will be a creative, result-driven self-starter with a strong work ethic, excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills, and will have demonstrated the ability to work independently and use good judgment.

Our employees enjoy working in a tobacco-free and drug-free environment. We do not consider candidates who use tobacco products.  Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.  We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.

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