Product Marketing Intern - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Volunteer hours (8 hours)

Summer hours

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Toro Company is seeking a Summer Internship participant in Bloomington, MN, for a program running May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027. The intern will support new product development, conduct VOC research, and analyze market trends to drive informed decisions.

Responsibilities include contributing to product campaigns, analyzing data, and assisting with launch planning. The role requires current enrollment as an undergraduate junior or senior in marketing or related business, with strong MS

Qualifications

• Undergraduate junior or senior pursuing a degree in marketing or related business field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Apply strong analytical skills to conduct market research, evaluate information from a variety of sources, and translate findings into meaningful insights.
• Communicate clearly and professionally through strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development projects through key phase gates by helping gather customer insights and identify needs in existing and emerging markets.
• Contribute to new product development initiatives by conducting voice-of-customer research, providing project support, and analyzing data to inform business decisions.
• Analyze competitive products, market trends, and marketing tactics across the full Toro Sitework Systems product portfolio.
• Develop recommendations to improve customer awareness, engagement, and loyalty for Toro Sitework Systems products, accessories, and attachments.
• Assist with creative development and launch planning for upcoming product campaigns and public product introductions.
• Support additional product marketing, product development, and product management initiatives as business needs arise.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Marketing or related business degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

The 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027. Candidates must be available to start on May 17 and participate through the duration of the program. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

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.

What Will You Do?

• Support new product development projects through key phase gates by helping gather customer insights and identify needs in existing and emerging markets.
• Contribute to new product development initiatives by conducting voice‑of‑customer research, providing project support, and analyzing data to inform business decisions.
• Analyze competitive products, market trends, and marketing tactics across the full Toro Sitework Systems product portfolio.
• Develop recommendations to improve customer awareness, engagement, and loyalty for Toro Sitework Systems products, accessories, and attachments.
• Assist with creative development and launch planning for upcoming product campaigns and public product introductions.
• Support additional product marketing, product development, and product management initiatives as business needs arise.

What Do You Need?

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior or senior pursuing a degree in marketing or a related business field.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Apply strong analytical skills to conduct market research, evaluate information from a variety of sources, and translate findings into meaningful insights.
• Communicate clearly and professionally through strong written and verbal communication skills.

What Can We Give You?

• 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 - Competitive compensation with an anticipated hourly rate of $20-24. Actual rates may vary based on factors such as academic standing, business function, and other relevant considerations.

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.

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.