Commercial Marketing Intern (Golf/Sports Fields & Grounds) - The Toro Company

Who Are We?

The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.

Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users.

The Commercial marketing team serves to effectively market products designed and manufactured to meet the needs of professional turf managers such as; golf course superintendents, professional sports grounds crews and municipal parks grounds managers. This includes but is not limited to market and sales analysis, event management, and media planning (print, digital, and social media). Additionally, we operate as marketing support for our nationwide distributor network.

What Will You Do?

We aim to provide a well-rounded internship experience that provides a variety of marketing opportunities. As part of a successful internship with The Toro Company, you may be asked to contribute to: 

• Assisting with ongoing marketing initiatives including product launch efforts and media campaigns.
• Participating in product photo and video shoots including collaborating with our media production team, helping to procure and manage talent, and coordinate logistics of the shoots.  
• Analyzing market and sales data identify growth opportunities.
• Support customer event at The Toro Company headquarters and/or local event venues/stadiums
• Execute media plan elements that help customers learn about our commercial product line.
• Work cross-divisionally to support new product development

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

• Completed your junior year of college with an average GPA of 3.0 or higher
• In pursuit of a degree in marketing or a related field (advertising, PR, graphic design, or business.)
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Have working knowledge of the Microsoft365 suite of products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with graphic design is preferred but not required
• Be team-oriented, an enthusiastic self-starter, curious about the world around you, and passionate about creating impactful marketing.

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 – anticipated pay $22.00-$33.00 per hour.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, 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