Current Positions

Group Marketing Manager - Heat Products

Date Posted: 10/16/2009

Department: Marketing

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a leading marketer of small household and commercial appliances, has an immediate opening for a Group Marketing Manager at its headquarters office near Richmond, Virginia.

This senior position will be primarily responsible for the growth and profitability of our Heat product team, which includes Toasters, Toaster Ovens and Deep Fryers.  The focus is managing new product development, from ideation through launch.  Duties also include creating and implementing category strategies, leading a cross-functional product development team, managing P&L’s, handling day to day aspects of the business, and interacting with sales, management and retail customers.

The basic qualifications of the position include:  1) a Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; 2) at least 7 to 9 years relevant experience in managing consumer driven product development; 3) at least 5 years experience in leading cross-functional teams; and 4) a proven track record of success managing product businesses.

MBA degree preferred and experience in the consumer packaged goods or durables industries a plus.

The successful candidate will have proven ability to analyze financial information and other relevant business metrics, the ability to present and to persuade management and customers, supervisory experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.  He or she must be a creative, results driven self-starter with a strong work ethic, excellent technical, interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work independently and use good judgment.  Local candidates highly preferred.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package in a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment.  We do not consider candidates who use tobacco products.  Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.  No third party recruiters please.  Submit resume and salary history via e-mail to:

Human.Resources@hamiltonbeach.com

EEO/AA/MF/DV

Interested? Email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to human.resources@hamiltonbeach.com