Product Marketing Intern - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Volunteer time off

Summer hours

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Toro Company is offering a 2027 Summer Internship Program in Bloomington, Minnesota, from May 17 to August 6, 2027. This role requires U.S.

work authorization and starts May 17, with a set of marketing and product development responsibilities. Interns will engage in market research, voice-of-customer activities, and cross-functional collaboration to support new product development and campaigns for Toro Sitework Systems.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior or senior pursuing a degree in marketing or related business field.
• Proficient 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

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Teams

Analytical skills

Market research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Undergraduate (marketing or related business) - junior or senior

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?

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

• 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?

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

• 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?

At The Toro Company, We Are Always Working To Make Sure Our Interns Know Just How Valued They Are. In Addition To a Competitive Pay- The Toro Company Offers Interns 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.
• 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.