Product Marketing Associate - The Toro Company

Who Are We?

With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment, including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.

Your Opportunity:

As an Product Marketing Associate, Product Licensing and Accessories, you will support the business objectives of the Landscape and Contractors Group, by efficiently and effectively managing assigned licensing and accessory products by supporting, developing and managing our licensed products and accessories across our brands, ensuring they align with each brand's vision and meet market demands, through their entire lifecycle. Key functions include identifying unmet customer needs and growth opportunities and communicating them via the global multi-generational product planning process; leading and assisting in new product development projects, ensuring that customer requirements are met, and that schedule and financial targets are achieved; launching new products crisply and successfully; and providing clear direction regarding other day-to-day product management tasks. 

Sponsorship:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• We are unable to consider OPT, J1 or F1 students, nor sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time - regardless of expiration date.

• Must be willing to obtain/maintain an active and valid US Passport and a non-expired US Driver's license.

Work Location:

• This opportunity is based out of Bloomington, MN international headquarters.Other job locations and/or fully remote is not available at this time.

• There may be business needs that require 5 days/week in the office, however the current team works a hybrid model with 3-days on-site and optional 2-days remote.This is subject to change at any time, and the successful finalist should be equally comfortable working 5 days on-site as needed.

• Travel as required, domestically and internationally up to 25%, along with appropriate expense reporting duties. May require occasional visits to warehouse or distribution center locations.

What Will You Do?

To grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: 

• Demonstrate a proactive approach and a strong drive to achieve goals and deliver results.

• Assist in the development and execution of product strategies.

• Work with strategic partners to identify potential opportunities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, marketing, sales, and legal, to ensure successful product launches.

• Conduct market research and voice of customer data to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.

• Interpret Voice of Customer data and market research and articulate into successful products.

• Manage product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.

• Coordinate with licensing partners to ensure compliance with brand guidelines and contractual obligations.

• Analyze product performance and gather feedback to inform future product development.

• Support product documentation creation, including specifications, packaging, and marketing materials.

• Promote a positive team dynamic through open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect.

What Do You Need?

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

• Prior experience or internships in product management or licensing are a plus.

• Understanding of the management of licensing agreements and Partnerships.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrate a proactive approach and a strong drive to achieve goals and deliver results.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Basic understanding of financial principles, including ROI and profit margins.

• Show passion for product development and innovation.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to travel around 25% of the time.

Preferred:

• Prior Marketing experience in licensing and accessories in a related industry desired.

• SAP and/or Salesforce product knowledge and configurations are desired.

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top-tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location 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. 

• Food- Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day. 

• Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical well-being, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.  

• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

• Summer Hours– Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday. 

• Competitive Salary– A reasonable pay range for this opportunity is $57,000-$67,000​.The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app. 

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.   

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

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