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About Hamilton Beach Hamilton Beach Brands is a leading designer, marketer, and distributor of innovative household and commercial appliances trusted by consumers around the world. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, we develop and market a broad portfolio of products under well-known brands including Hamilton Beach®, Weston®, Lotus®, and Hamilton Beach Professional® . For more than a century, our products have helped simplify everyday life – from preparing meals and beverages at home to supporting foodservice professionals in restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens. Our culture is guided by a shared set of values that shape how we work and make decisions every day: Customer Obsession, People, Good Thinking, Ethics, Passion for Quality, Embrace Change, Teamwork, and commitment to Our Environment and Community. At Hamilton Beach Brands, we look for people who are collaborative, curious, and motivated to make meaningful impact. About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Product Manager to support our Food Prep category, with a focus on Hamilton Beach® branded food processors, choppers, hand blenders and single serve blenders. This is a physical product management role, responsible for driving strategy, development, and commercial execution across a well-established category. This position plays an important role in supporting Hamilton Beach Brands’ continued growth, innovation, and operational excellence. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners and contributes to key business initiatives that support the company’s long-term strategy. This is a hybrid position based in Glen Allen, VA and reports to the Director, Product Marketing. Salary Range: $116,009.00 To $140,868.00 Annually What You’ll Do • Support the development and execution of category strategy and product roadmap for the Food Prep portfolio. • Manage product lifecycle activities from concept through launch and post-market optimization • Partner with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Engineering, Creative, Sales, and Supply Chain to deliver successful product launches • Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscape to inform product decisions • Support pricing strategy, margin targets, and overall portfolio performance • Assist in preparing business cases, product strategy, and launch plans • Monitor in-market performance and recommend actions to drive growth and improve results • Contribute to innovation pipeline development and continuous improvement initiatives What We’re Looking For • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred • 5+ years of experience in product management, category management, or related roles within consumer goods • Self starter who thrives in fast-paced environment • Experience in physical product management, appliances, or consumer hardgoods preferred. • Strong analytical and business acumen, with experience supporting P&L performance • Ability to translate consumer insights and market data into actionable product strategies • Creative problem solver with a passion for innovation • Highly engaged in the kitchen with an interest in food and beverage preparation and small kitchen appliances What We Offer Hamilton Beach Brands offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and long-term success. Other offerings include: • Hybrid work schedule • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Company HSA contributions • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting • Profit sharing program • Paid vacation, holidays, and a paid charitable day • Summer hours to support work-life balance • Employee discounts on Hamilton Beach products Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate based on qualifications, experience, and business needs. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. 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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Must-haves

This is a hybrid position based in Glen Allen, VA and reports to the Director, Product Marketing.
What You’ll Do
Support the development and execution of category strategy and product roadmap for the Food Prep portfolio.
Manage product lifecycle activities from concept through launch and post-market optimization
Partner with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Engineering, Creative, Sales, and Supply Chain to deliver successful product launches
Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscape to inform product decisions
Support pricing strategy, margin targets, and overall portfolio performance
Assist in preparing business cases, product strategy, and launch plans
Monitor in-market performance and recommend actions to drive growth and improve results
Contribute to innovation pipeline development and continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of experience in product management, category management, or related roles within consumer goods
Self starter who thrives in fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and business acumen, with experience supporting P&L performance
Ability to translate consumer insights and market data into actionable product strategies
Creative problem solver with a passion for innovation
Highly engaged in the kitchen with an interest in food and beverage preparation and small kitchen appliances
Hybrid work schedule
Company HSA contributions
Profit sharing program
Paid vacation, holidays, and a paid charitable day
Summer hours to support work-life balance

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience in physical product management, appliances, or consumer hardgoods preferred.

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