Product Portfolio, Director

Hearth & Home Technologies
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off
United States, Minnesota, Lakeville
7571 215th Street West (Show on map)
May 28, 2025
Description Position at Hearth & Home Technologies, LLC Every professional wants to work for an industry leader. Now is your chance as Hearth & Home Technologies is hiring a Director, Product Portfolio, located in Lakeville, MN. A career at Hearth & Home Technologies puts you in the position of working with the most popular brands in the industry and having an impact on a product that people love. The hearth is the center of the home and family life. As a Director, Product Portfolio, you will be responsible for effectively managing a product portfolio through its lifecycle to grow sales, profitability and market leadership. This role requires a forward-thinking approach to anticipate market trends, competitor actions, industry developments and technological advancements, ensuring our competitive advantage. This role will collaborate and influence cross-functionally with various departments, including Market Insights, Innovation & New Products, Operations, Sales and Marketing. Your efforts will be key to achieving both the short-term and long-term goals and objectives of the company. Responsibilities Own and report financial performance of your product portfolio (sales and gross profit). Manage product profitability and commercial success throughout the lifecycle of your product portfolio (including positioning, go-to-market strategy, communication and sales tools. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats. Communicate insight, product vision, strategy, and roadmap to stakeholders at all levels. Define and prioritize product initiatives based on business value, customer impact, and feasibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product performance in the market. Develop and own the new product roadmap. Direct supervision of a Product Portfolio Manager. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 10 or more years of progressively responsibility and successful experience in product portfolio management. Consumer goods, home, or building products industry experience preferred. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Financial acumen - strong understanding of market dynamics and the financial impact of product portfolio decisions, enabling sound investment choices. Prioritization - ability to identify and prioritize gaps in portfolio for new products, profitability improvement targets for cost/quality improvements, modifications to positioning and key messages for marketing modifications, pricing/go-to-market sales tools for improving sales performance of product portfolio. Strategic vision - ability to see the big picture and think both short-term and long-term to develop actionable and well-defined strategic plans. Communication Skills - ability to clearly and effectively communicate both to internal and external stakeholders for successful influence. Competitive compensation, including base salary and annual bonus: Salary range is $142,000 to $190,000 plus 20% annual target bonus potential. About Working for Hearth & Home Technologies Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT) is the Residential Building Products division of HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI).We are the world's leading developer, manufacturer, distributor and installer of hearth products.Our products include a wide variety of gas, electric, wood burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, fire tables, fire pits and accessories.HHT carries the industry's best and most recognized brands, including: Heat & Glo, Heatilator, Harman, Quadra-Fire, PelPro, Vermont Castings, Outdoor GreatRoom Company (OGC), and Fireside Hearth & Home retail stores and builder design centers.Lakeville, Minnesota is our home, but we have locations throughout the United States.Our driving passion surrounds the pillars of bringing warmth, comfort, and peace of mind to the places people live and gather! In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, and Retirement Benefits). Hearth & Home Technologies benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Our company endeavors to make www.hearthnhome.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 952-985-6000 or via email at [emailprotected]. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.