Retail Finance Manager (Equipment) - The Toro Company

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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 ahealthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

This role provides strategic oversight and operational management of third-party retail finance programs supporting multiple business units within The Toro Company (TTC). The position ensures competitive, compliant, and innovative financing solutions that drive retail growth, strengthen channel partnerships, and enhance customer experience.

Key objectives:

• Partner with third-party lenders and internal stakeholders to deliver affordable finance and lease programs that accelerate retail sales through distributors and dealers.
• Provide actionable market insights using program performance data and industry trends from finance partners.
• Ensure retail finance programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned to support TTC’s growth objectives and enhance customer experience. 
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in retail finance offerings to meet evolving customer and market needs.

What Will You Do?

In order togrow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you willbe responsible for:​​​

• Oversee the planning and execution of marketing campaigns related to retail finance across multiple product divisions.
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of invoice data; manage key metric databases and reporting tools.
• Guide the development and distribution of program communications to sales channel partners and maintain relevant online content.
• Manage quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc budgeting and forecasting for retail finance programs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with third-party financial service providers, internal product teams, and channel partners to resolve issues and ensure alignment.
• Ensure all retail finance programs comply with legal, regulatory, and internal risk standards.
• Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to support the development and implementation of new product initiatives, including extended warranties and insurance offerings.
• Serve as the Financial Services representative at channel partner meetings and industry events, providing expert guidance, training, and delivering presentations to support program adoption and engagement.

What Do You Need?

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

•  ​Bachelor’s degree required - designation in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in financial services sales, marketing, or administration, or related areas.  Experience in equipment financing a plus.

• Expertise in business strategy and negotiation, with a strong understanding of finance and leasing principles, terms, and industry practices.

• Proven leadership and project management experience.

• Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.

• Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI, and Tableau.   

• Customer-focused approach with the ability to navigate complex partnerships.

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 ourBloomington, MN HQlocation a variety ofperks, including: 

• Dress for your day- We knowyou'remore productive whenyou'recomfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment. 

• Location– Convenientlylocatednear both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrallylocatedfor most commuters! 

• 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 wellbeing, 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.

• Flexible Work Arrangements– This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time,has promotedteam-buildingand flexibility. ​#LI-Hybrid​

• Competitive Salary– 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. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between​$105,000 - $135,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. Eligibility and award amounts aredeterminedby company policy and performance metrics.If you need to, you can access your pay early withthedailypayapp. 

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process,you’llneverbe requiredto pay any fees ordisclosepersonal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must beapplied fordirectly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, 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.