The Toro Company
Product Marketing Intern - The Toro Company
The Toro Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Who Are We?
The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.
What Will You Do?
In order to provide you with an optimal Product Marketing internship at The Toro Company, you can expect to gain experience in most, if not all of, the following areas:
Product Line Management:
Support and contribute during new product development and stage gate processes
Operate prototype and production machinery
Assist with the strategic and tactical process of Annual Planning
Assist with new product launches
Create web content, sell sheets, press releases, testimonials
Direct and e-marketing campaigns
Channel and Customer Relationships:
Communicate and interact with distributor partners and end customers
Assist with planning and execution of key customer events
Attend industry events
Marketing Research:
Assist with collection of market research and voice of customer (VOC) data to determine feasibility of new product concepts and/or markets
Analyze and prepare reports using data generated from lead management tool
Research and analyze the market opportunity for potential new products
What Do You Need?
To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:
Junior academic status, degree in process
Engineering or business major desired, but others may be considered
Solid mechanical aptitude, able to turn a wrench and not afraid to get hands dirty
Capable of operating machinery (utility vehicles, commercial mowers, etc.)
Excellent communication and analytical skills – requires strong ability to interpret and analyze various types of data, summarize, and clearly present findings
Proficient in Microsoft Suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), database/data mining experience a plus
What Can We Give You?
At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay- The Toro Company offers interns a variety of perks, including:
Dress for your day – We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
Summer Hours
Based on Location
– Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.
Competitive Pay- The anticipated pay range is $18.00-21.00 per hour.
At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.
What Will You Do?
In order to provide you with an optimal Product Marketing internship at The Toro Company, you can expect to gain experience in most, if not all of, the following areas:
Product Line Management:
Support and contribute during new product development and stage gate processes
Operate prototype and production machinery
Assist with the strategic and tactical process of Annual Planning
Assist with new product launches
Create web content, sell sheets, press releases, testimonials
Direct and e-marketing campaigns
Channel and Customer Relationships:
Communicate and interact with distributor partners and end customers
Assist with planning and execution of key customer events
Attend industry events
Marketing Research:
Assist with collection of market research and voice of customer (VOC) data to determine feasibility of new product concepts and/or markets
Analyze and prepare reports using data generated from lead management tool
Research and analyze the market opportunity for potential new products
What Do You Need?
To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:
Junior academic status, degree in process
Engineering or business major desired, but others may be considered
Solid mechanical aptitude, able to turn a wrench and not afraid to get hands dirty
Capable of operating machinery (utility vehicles, commercial mowers, etc.)
Excellent communication and analytical skills – requires strong ability to interpret and analyze various types of data, summarize, and clearly present findings
Proficient in Microsoft Suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), database/data mining experience a plus
What Can We Give You?
At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay- The Toro Company offers interns a variety of perks, including:
Dress for your day – We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
Summer Hours
Based on Location
– Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.
Competitive Pay- The anticipated pay range is $18.00-21.00 per hour.
At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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