Product Management Intern

Hill Phoenix, Inc.; Keosauqua (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Food Retail's HillPhoenix division is seeking a Product Management Intern in Keosauqua, IA to support competitive data, MRD development, and portfolio development.

You will lead at least one PM project, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and help translate customer needs into requirements. This internship provides hands-on experience in product lifecycle management and data analysis using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a 4-year program in a relevant field.
• Rising Junior to Rising Senior working toward a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or Engineering.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking with logic, reason, and strategic thinking.
• Statistical analysis skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Problem solving – ability to solve complex problems effectively.
• Builds and manages collaborative relationships.
• Strong business acumen and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead at least 1 Product Management project and support others as needed.
• Evaluate market needs, analyze competitors, and uncover insights for portfolio direction.
• Lead cross-functional discussions to turn customer requirements into MRDs.
• Prioritize new features to meet customer needs and improve portfolio competitiveness.
• Manage the product lifecycle from concept to launch and analyze P&L implications.
• Use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to analyze data and document findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical analysis

Research skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Business acumen

Judgement

Collaboration

Education

4-year program enrollment

Business/Marketing/Engineering in progress

Job description

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title

Product Management Intern

Location

Keosauqua, IA

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a Product Management Intern to take an active role in HillPhoenix’s ongoing Product Management efforts focused on competitive data, developing business cases for new product portfolio features, supporting existing product portfolio, and assessing market needs that are not currently met where possible.

What You’ll Be Responsible For in This Role

• Lead at least 1 Product Management (PM) project and support other projects as needed, according to skill and experience level.
• Support Hillphoenix’s commitment to customers by evaluating market needs, analyzing competitors and uncovering insights to help product portfolio direction.
• Lead cross‑functional discussions to transform customer requirements and design specifications into actionable Market Requirement Documents (MRDs) to ensure quality, performance, and reliability.
• Prioritize new features that meet customer needs or expand portfolio competitiveness for engineering to develop.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch that tracks product profit and loss performance and recommends ways to enhance it.
• Utilize Microsoft Office products to properly analyze and document project findings (Excel for data analysis, Word for MRD forms, PowerPoint for project update presentations, etc.).

Basic Qualifications

• Enrollment in a 4‑year program in a relevant field

Preferred Qualifications

• Rising Junior to Rising Senior Level progressing towards a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Engineering
• Analytical and conceptual thinking, using logic and reason, creative and strategic thinking
• Effective statistical analysis skills
• Effective research and communication skills
• Effective with written and oral communications
• Problem solving – being able to solve complex problems effectively and efficiently

To Be a Great Fit for the Role

• Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgement
• Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships
• Results Driven

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves. These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions, and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Benefits

This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.