Assistant Product Manager

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,401(k), paid vacation, a paid charitable day, a quarterly subsidy to help cover the costs associated with staying fit, the ability to purchase our products at discounted rates, employee recognition, team building activities, a casual dress code, and a hybrid work schedule just to name a few of the advantages of working for this dynamic company.

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Product Manager (APM) to join our Product Management team at our Corporate Headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia. In this role, you'll support the development and execution of our product strategy aimed at growing our business in small kitchen appliances. You'll be a key contributor in managing product lifecycles, identifying consumer needs, and delivering meaningful innovation that drives business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Category Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned product categories, ensuring performance targets are met.
• Market Insights: Monitor competitive activity-including pricing, positioning, assortment, and merchandising-to identify opportunities and threats.
• Product Development: Support or lead development of new products by identifying unmet consumer needs and collaborating with cross-functional teams including Industrial Design, Consumer Marketing, Engineering, Quality and Sourcing.
• Product Communication: Help define each product's unique value proposition and ensure it is consistently reflected across marketing, packaging, and digital content.
• Sales Enablement: Partner with the sales team to deliver product training, attend key account meetings, and develop tailored product and pricing strategies.
• Business Analysis: Track and report on product performance, sales trends, and margin targets; provide regular updates to senior management.
• Strategic Initiatives: Contribute to category strategy development and participate in special projects that drive innovation and growth.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in consumer product marketing and/or product development (CPG or appliances preferred)
• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities
• Strong business acumen with a keen attention to detail, able to analyze financial data meticulously and translate it into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Creative problem-solver with a passion for innovation and
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience working with domestic and international suppliers is a plus

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.