Product Management Intern

Donaldson Company; BLOOMINGTON, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid time away – sick and safe time (H

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a Product Management Data Analyst Intern for on-site work at our Bloomington, MN headquarters for 10–12 weeks. You will analyze new product launches, audit release parts, monitor sales KPIs, and provide data-driven recommendations to improve future introductions.

The role involves collaborating with Product Management and Marketing, supporting cross-functional teams, and applying analytical skills to real-world product performance challenges.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled sophomore/2nd year pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Product Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Business Analytics, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales performance of newly released products against forecasted targets.
• Audit new product release parts to measure launch effectiveness.
• Monitor KPIs related to revenue, unit sales, customer adoption, market penetration, and profitability.
• Compare actual launch performance to pre‑launch projections.
• Generate actionable recommendations based on launch performance findings.
• Support post‑launch reviews with data‑driven insights.
• Assist Product Managers in understanding customer demand and market response.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure data accuracy across materials.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product Management / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Product Management Data Analyst Intern to support our Product Management team in evaluating the performance of newly launched products. This internship will provide hands‑on experience analyzing product launch results, auditing released product parts, assessing sales performance against business targets, and delivering actionable recommendations to improve future product introductions. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about using data to solve business problems. This role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to work with large datasets, and the capability to communicate insights clearly to cross‑functional stakeholders. The Donaldson internship program provides innovative students with meaningful, hands‑on experience in a collaborative industry environment. Through real‑world projects, mentorship, and development opportunities, we aim to support career growth and build a talent pipeline aligned with our values and goals.

This internship is located at our Bloomington, MN headquarters, during an 10-12-week period. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on‑site schedule at our Bloomington, MN office.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze sales performance of newly released products and components against forecasted targets and business objectives.
• Conduct detailed audits of new product release parts to measure launch effectiveness and identify performance trends.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to revenue, unit sales, customer adoption, market penetration, and profitability.
• Compare actual launch performance to pre‑launch business projections and product requirements.
• Generate actionable recommendations based on launch performance findings.
• Support post‑launch reviews and lessons‑learned sessions with data‑driven insights.
• Assist Product Managers in understanding customer demand, product mix performance, and market response.

Marketing Content & Portfolio Support

• Collaborate with Product Management and Marketing team with product brochure reviews and refresh initiatives to ensure content accuracy and alignment with current product offerings.
• Audit product literature, marketing materials, and digital content to verify specifications, part numbers, descriptions, and product positioning.
• Maintain and update product part lists used in catalogs, brochures, sales tools, and marketing collateral.
• Develop and validate product cross‑reference guides to support customers, distributors, and internal sales teams in identifying product alternatives and replacement parts.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Marketing to ensure consistency of product data across business systems and customer‑facing materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled sophomore/2nd year in an accredited degree program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Product Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Business Analytics, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 out of a 4.0 cumulative GPA.
• Energetic self‑starter who seeks innovative solutions and a collaborative environment.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong prioritization and problem‑solving abilities.
• Combined business and technical knowledge and/or desire for Product Management‑focused career path.
• Familiarity and desire to utilize and strengthen data analysis skills.

Relocation

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Hourly Pay Range

$23.00-25.00, depending on projected undergraduate graduation date, educational degree in progress and major of study upon time of hire. This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations.

Employee benefits

• Retirement plan (401k).
• Paid time away – sick and safe time (MN only).
• Employee assistance program.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B, J‑1, F‑1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high‑quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.